Consequences of the Crusades
Students will evaluate the long-term social, economic, and cultural consequences of the Crusades for both Europe and the Middle East.
Key Questions
- Evaluate the positive and negative consequences of the Crusades for European society.
- Analyze the new ideas, goods, and technologies introduced to Europe as a result of the Crusades.
- Predict how the Crusades might have contributed to future conflicts between religious groups.
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