Why did Alexius I ask Pope Urban II for help?

conquests by the Muslim Turk made travel to the Holy Land difficult

Which statement explains the changes after Muhammad's death?

the first four caliphs spread Islam through conquest

Why are Muslims required to make a pilgrimage during their lifetime?

to show their devotion to Allah

Why were fairs important in the Middle Ages?

they helped revive local economies

Why was traveling in caravans challenging for traders?

It required them to travel across the desert

the belief that there is only one God

Why did barons and merchants force King John to sign the Magna Carta?

he raised taxes to pay for a war

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Why did Alexius I ask Pope Urban II for help?
Peace in Palestine and Jerusalem depended on the presence of knights
conquests by the Muslim Turk made travel to the Holy Land difficult
War in the holy land threatened to spread into Byzantine Empire
trade controlled by the Muslim Turks raised prices for the Byzantine
2
Which statement explains the changes after Muhammad's death?
the four caliphs developed a policy of religious tolerance
period of peace increased trade
the first four caliphs spread Islam through conquest
a civil was
3
Why are Muslims required to make a pilgrimage during their lifetime?
tho commemorate Muhammad's last trip to Mecca
to show their respect for Islamic communities
to commemorate Muhammad's conquests
to show their devotion to Allah
4
Charlemagne founded Islam.
True
False
5
A tyrannical ruler uses power over people in a way that is cruel and unfair.
True
False
6
Who becomes a leader after the previous leader's death?
successor
pilgrimage
geometric
caliphs
7
What was the importance of the Arabian Peninsula?
It connected Africa and the United States
great fishing spots
It had a cool desert
Center of trade and culture
8
Why were fairs important in the Middle Ages?
They honored religious holidays
they reduced the need for trade
they helped revive local economies
they made the king more powerful
9
Islam was similar to Christianity and Judaism because they worshipped many Gods.
False
True
10
Why was Mecca important?
It was holy place for worship
Mrs. Franklin was born there
Muhammad was forced out
Jews forced Muslims out
11
All of the trade routes played an important role in the spread of Islam.
False
True
12
Why was traveling in caravans challenging for traders?
it resulted in the spread disease
it opened them up to attaks and warfare
It cost large amounts of time and money
It required them to travel across the desert
13
What was the primary language spoken by Muslims?
Spanish
Arabic
English
Latin
14
What features does Islamic art show?
geometric patterns
tall ceilings
images of animals
use of one color
15
How did three-field rotation benefit medieval society?
it helped serfs turn the soil
it limited the power of lords
it increased food production
it made towns safer
16
What is monotheism?
the belief that there is only one God
the belief that there are many Gods
the belief that women can be a King
the belief that there should be only one King
17
Why did barons and merchants force King John to sign the Magna Carta?
he released many prisoners
he prevented town from having fairs
he lost lands to the Spanish King
he raised taxes to pay for a war
18
How did the Muslims scholars contribute to the field of mathematics?
developed algebra
developed geometry
invented written numbers
invented the abacus

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