Social Studies 16th Chapter

List one reason why Jerusalem is holy to Muslims?

Christians were worried about the fate of the Holy Land.

Who were the Mongols, and what did they do under their leader Genghis Khan and his successors?

The Mongol empire was one of the largest the world had ever seen. It suffered, however, from in-fighting among rivals. Local rulers controlled different regions.

What led to the decline of the Mongol Empire?

The Mongols built an empire that stretched across much of Asia. They defeated the Seljuk Turks in Anatolia and seized parts of Persia. In 1258, they destroyed Baghdad and killed the sultan.

List one reason why Jerusalem is holy to Jews?

Travel became unsafe when the Sejucks took control of Palstine.

Why might people fight over this city?

...Because they think its "there's", and they should have the right to take the land because it involves there religion

List one reason why Jerusalem is holy to Christians?

...Christians were worried about the fate of the Holy Land.

What do you think makes this an important or special city?

...Its were Jesus was resurrected.

List at least three causes of the Crusades?

...The Surjk Turks expanded there empire.

What important landmarks do you see? With which religion is each affiliated?

...The church of the holy sepulchure.

List the negative impacts of the Crusades on Jews?

Crusaders would kill Jews. They would force them out of Europe and made them leave everything including there holy books.

What religions are represented in the different quarters?

Muslim, Jewish, Christian.

How did the Mongol empire change after converting to Islam?

The adoption of Islam helped bring unity to their empire. The Mongols made Persian the language of government. They rebuilt the cities they had destroyed and encouraged learning, the arts, and trade.