Chapter 14: Europe and Western Asia in the Middle Ages 800–1450
Quiz for Document 14-1: The Pope Calls on Christians to Wage a Holy War
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Correct. The answer is a. The pope believed that European society was in a state of steep spiritual decline. Looking out at western Europe, he “saw the faith of Christendom excessively trampled upon by all, by the clergy as well as by the laity.”
Incorrect. The answer is a. The pope believed that European society was in a state of steep spiritual decline. Looking out at western Europe, the pope “saw the faith of Christendom excessively trampled upon by all, by the clergy as well as by the laity.”
Correct. The answer is d. The pope became concerned about the threats from the Turks after hearing that they had invaded parts of Romania (modern Turkey) and subdued the Christians there.
Incorrect. The answer is d. The pope became concerned about the threats from the Turks after hearing that they had invaded parts of Romania (modern Turkey) and subdued the Christians there.
Correct. The answer is c. The pope urged all European men, including slaves, soldiers, the poor, and the wealthy, to fight against the Muslim Turks as “soldiers of Christ.”
Incorrect. The answer is c. The pope urged all European men, including slaves, soldiers, the poor, and the wealthy, to fight against the Muslim Turks as “soldiers of Christ.”