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What was the primary motivation behind Pope Urban II's call for the First Crusade in 1095?
What was the primary motivation behind Pope Urban II's call for the First Crusade in 1095?
- To conquer new territories in the Middle East for European kingdoms.
- To convert the Muslim population to Christianity through warfare.
- To establish new trade routes with the Seljuk Turks.
- To reclaim Jerusalem from the Seljuk Turks and protect the Byzantine Empire. (correct)
Which of the following was a significant consequence of the Crusades on European society?
Which of the following was a significant consequence of the Crusades on European society?
- A strengthening of feudalism due to the increased power of the nobility.
- The rise of a merchant class and increased trade with the eastern Mediterranean. (correct)
- Increased cultural isolation and a decline in trade with the East.
- The complete eradication of feudalism and the establishment of republics.
How did the Crusades affect the relationship between Christians and Jews in Europe?
How did the Crusades affect the relationship between Christians and Jews in Europe?
- The Crusades fostered increased hostility and persecution of Jews, leading to expulsions from some countries. (correct)
- The Crusades led to improved relations and greater acceptance of Jews in European society.
- The Crusades had no significant impact on the existing relationship between Christians and Jews.
- The Crusades resulted in the forced conversion of all Jews to Christianity.
What was the Reconquista?
What was the Reconquista?
What was the purpose Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand using the Inquisition during the Reconquista?
What was the purpose Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand using the Inquisition during the Reconquista?
Which event had the greatest impact on the decline of feudalism, according to the definitions provided?
Which event had the greatest impact on the decline of feudalism, according to the definitions provided?
How did the Magna Carta contribute to the decline of feudalism?
How did the Magna Carta contribute to the decline of feudalism?
What key impact did the Black Death have on the labor force in Europe?
What key impact did the Black Death have on the labor force in Europe?
How did the Hundred Years' War contribute to the decline of feudalism?
How did the Hundred Years' War contribute to the decline of feudalism?
Which of the following best describes how the growth of towns accelerated the decline of feudalism?
Which of the following best describes how the growth of towns accelerated the decline of feudalism?
What role did the Crusades play in introducing Europeans to ancient Greek and Roman writings?
What role did the Crusades play in introducing Europeans to ancient Greek and Roman writings?
How did the Black Death contribute to a shift in the relationship between peasants and landowners?
How did the Black Death contribute to a shift in the relationship between peasants and landowners?
In what way did the rise of a merchant class impact the existing feudal structure?
In what way did the rise of a merchant class impact the existing feudal structure?
What key development allowed kings to regain authority and centralize power during the decline of feudalism?
What key development allowed kings to regain authority and centralize power during the decline of feudalism?
How did the founding of universities contribute to the end of the Middle Ages?
How did the founding of universities contribute to the end of the Middle Ages?
How did changes in warfare during the Hundred Years’ War impact feudalism?
How did changes in warfare during the Hundred Years’ War impact feudalism?
How did trade contribute to the end of feudalism?
How did trade contribute to the end of feudalism?
What was the impact of Reconquista in Spain?
What was the impact of Reconquista in Spain?
Who were the burghers during the end of the Middle Ages?
Who were the burghers during the end of the Middle Ages?
What was the relationship between Magna Carta and King John?
What was the relationship between Magna Carta and King John?
Flashcards
The Crusades
The Crusades
A series of religious wars initiated by Pope Urban II in 1095, aimed at reclaiming Jerusalem from Muslim control.
Pope Urban II
Pope Urban II
Pope who called for the First Crusade in 1095, urging Christians to wage war against Muslims to regain Jerusalem.
Seljuk Turks
Seljuk Turks
Muslim group that seized control of Jerusalem in 1071, leading to restricted Christian access and prompting the Crusades.
Reconquista
Reconquista
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The Inquisition
The Inquisition
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Magna Carta
Magna Carta
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Black Death
Black Death
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Hundred Years War
Hundred Years War
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Key points of Magna Carta
Key points of Magna Carta
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Key points of the Black Death
Key points of the Black Death
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Key points of the The Hundred Years War
Key points of the The Hundred Years War
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Feudalism
Feudalism
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Population Shifts
Population Shifts
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Merchant Class
Merchant Class
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Study Notes
- In 1095, Pope Urban II initiated the Crusades, urging Christians to fight against the Seljuk Turks, who had taken Jerusalem in 1071 and threatened the Byzantine Empire.
First Crusade
- Christian armies launched the First Crusade in 1096 and captured Jerusalem by 1099, dividing the Holy Land into four Crusader states.
Subsequent Crusades
- Muslims began to strike back, leading to subsequent Crusades like the Second Crusade, which ended in failure after the Muslims conquered Edessa in 1144.
- The Third and Fourth Crusades equally failed to maintain Christian control with Muslims fully regaining control of Palestine by 1291.
Impact of the Crusades
- Trade increased with the eastern Mediterranean, causing the rise of a merchant class
- Feudalism declined in Europe.
- Hostility towards non-Christians, especially Jews, increased.
- Jews faced persecution and expulsion from England and France.
Reconquista
- Christian kingdoms started the Reconquista which was a centuries-long war to remove Muslims from the Iberian Peninsula (modern Spain and Portugal)
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
- King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella used the Inquisition to punish non-Christians who still stayed in their religion or secretly practiced something else after converting.
- In 1492, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella won and expelled about 200,000 Muslims.
Magna Carta
- The Magna Carta was a document that limited the power of the King and gave power to the people.
Black Death
- The Black Death was a disease that swept through Europe and Asia, killing many.
Hundred Years War
- The Hundred Years' War refers to battles between England and France that resulted in a rise of nationalism.
Decline of Feudalism: Magna Carta
- Nobles gained rights.
- The King’s power can be limited and he is not above the law.
Decline of Feudalism: Black Death
- There was a smaller workforce due to the number of deaths.
- The Catholic Church experienced a decline in power.
- Land became less profitable due to there not being a workforce.
Decline of Feudalism: Hundred Years War
- Power shifted from feudal lords to monarchs because of the war.
- Pride developed in the country under the monarch.
- There was a change in warfare.
Shift to Towns
- People had been moving to towns since about 1000, but the bubonic plague greatly accelerated this movement.
Towns
- Towns held weekly markets where local produce was sold and fairs brought in trade goods from other places.
Merchant Class and Guilds
- A merchant class appeared composed of traders and craftspeople.
- Burghers were wealthy town-dwelling merchants elected to sit on governing councils.
- Craftspeople joined together to form guilds, which helped protect and improve the working conditions of their members.
The End of the Middle Ages
- Kings regained their authority by taxing towns and using the revenue to fund armies.
- Power and loyalty shifted from local lords to the king.
- Europe experienced cultural changes with an eagerness to gain knowledge.
- Universities were founded, shifting education away from only monasteries.
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