W14 Flashcards
1
Q
What did the Pope promise European knights if they went on Crusade in his speech in 1095?
A
An indulgence that would provide forgiveness of all previous sins.
2
Q
What did the Muslims launch against the Christians in the Second Crusade?
A
A Jihad
3
Q
Who paid for knights to go on Crusades?
A
They had to pay for themselves and often had to sell their land and home.
4
Q
What motivated the poor to Crusade?
A
The opportunity to seize land and for booty.
5
Q
How did the Islamic world improve European understanding of maths?
A
Modern European numerals (1,2,3) came via the Islamic world and algebra which comes from the Arabic word ‘al-jebr’.
6
Q
How did Europeans benefit economically from the Crusades?
A
By trading in goods from the East, including lemons, dates and olive oil.
