Grade 8 · Social Studies · Unit 21 of 28
The Crusades
Why they began and what changed
What your child practises
Children learn the motives for the Crusades, key events and people, and the effects on trade, learning and relations between peoples. The unit shows several points of view.
Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: 8-KH-034 · motivations for and consequences of the Crusades
Sample questions
A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.
Question 1
What ideas did Europeans bring back?
- electricity
- the printing press
- radio
- knowledge from Muslim scholars in science and mathematics
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knowledge from Muslim scholars in science and mathematics
Hint: Learning flowed both ways.
Question 2
Why is Jerusalem important to three religions?
- it holds sacred places for Jews, Christians and Muslims
- it was built by Vikings
- it is the biggest city
- it is the capital of Europe
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it holds sacred places for Jews, Christians and Muslims
Hint: It is a holy city for each.
Question 3
Nobles joined the Crusades hoping for…
- machines
- peace
- land and glory
- tea
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land and glory
Hint: Younger sons often had no land at home.
Question 4
The First Crusade was called by…
- Julius Caesar
- Queen Victoria
- Pope Urban II in 1095
- Charlemagne in 800
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Pope Urban II in 1095
Hint: He spoke at Clermont, France.
Question 5
Which goods came to Europe through trade with the Middle East?
- spices, silk and sugar
- potatoes
- gasoline
- tea and coffee only
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spices, silk and sugar
Hint: New foods and goods arrived.
Question 6
Jewish communities in Europe during the First Crusade were often…
- ignored
- protected by all
- made kings
- attacked by crusaders
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attacked by crusaders
Hint: These attacks are a sad part of the history.