Middle Ages and the Church

Monks lived in this religious community.

A holy war

Crusaders wore this on their clothes as a sign of obedience to the Pope's call.

The number of Christians who answered Pope Urban's call to fight for Jerusalem.

What happened to slavery due to the bubonic plague?

Christian leaders asked this Pope to call on European Christians to defend Jerusalem.

Nuns lived in these religious communities.

By year 1000, most people belonged to what type of religion?

The soldiers who fought in the Crusades.

How many Crusades did a Pope call for in all?

During the Middle Ages these men devoted their lives to religion and copied and illustrated ancient texts.

In the 1300's, this plague struck Europe - spread from the fleas on rats to people.

Marco Polo followed this trade route on his explorations.

This city is considered holy by Jews, Christians and Muslims.

What did Crusaders die from before they got into war?

Great big churches are called this.

This explorer was from Venice, Italy and stayed in China for 21 years-returning and telling stories of his adventures.

These women devoted their lives to the religious life dedicated to prayer and learning.

The number of Christians who died just on the journey to defend Jerusalem.

This religious leader controls smaller churches.

The pope in Rome and Christian leaders fought over who should lead the church. They split into what 2 empires?

How many people died of the bubonic plague?

Why did the bubonic plague travel down the Silk Road?

Skilled workers illustrate biblical events on these.

By 1291 who controlled Jerusalem?

Where did the bubonic plague begin?

How many years did the bubonic plague affect Europe?

BONUS: Worth 2000 points: Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine?

These Muslim soldiers captured Jerusalem in 1071 AD.

Who led the western European churches?

A cathedral took 600 years to build in this city.

What changed as a result of the Crusades?