Read textbook pp. 382-385 & 387-392. Answer all questions in complete sentences. Due Friday, 3/15. 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find one word in the reading that you don't know or are unsure of the meaning. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and an original sentence (a sentence that you created yourself) that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. Do NOT leave this blank because you think you know every word -- you WILL lose credit! pp. 382-385 2) What were the Crusades? Who called for them? Describe at least 4 goals of the Crusades, with at least one in each of the following categories: economic; political; social; and religious. 3) In your opinion, had anything been accomplished by the end of the first three Crusades? Defend your answer with specific evidence from the text. 4) Write a paragraph (at least 5 sentences) that explains how the Crusades changed the history of Europe. pp. 387-392 5) Describe the factors that helped lead to a growing food supply in Europe between 800 and 1200 CE. 6) How did guilds change the way business was conducted and products were made? Explain the roles of apprentices, journeymen, and masters. 7) What changes in trade, business, and banking made up the Commercial Revolution? How did these changes impact social classes and urban life? 8) Describe the revival of learning that began to occur in Europe during this period. What factors led to this revival? 9) Creative Response: Imagine you own a time machine. You just let your best friend use your machine to travel to Western Europe during the High Middle Ages (1000-1250 C.E.). Unfortunately, you forgot to explain that it is quite different than the Early Middle Ages (500-1000 C.E.). Luckily, you can still send an email! Write a 2-paragraph email explaining some of the key differences between the two eras so your friend won't be completely surprised when he or she arrives.
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