Unit Essential Question: How did Western imperialism shape the modern Middle East?Aim: Will terrorism be the defining issue of the 21st century?

PRE-APW THROWBACK!1. During the Middle Ages, ________________________________ was the dominant religion of feudal Europe, and ____________________________________________ was the dominant religion of the Middle East.

2. In 1095, Pope Urban II launched the first Crusade. “God wills it!” he stated. What was the goal of this first Crusade? _________________________________________________________________________________________

3. How did the Pope entice participation to fight in the Crusades? Brainstorm at least two reasons:

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4. Were the Crusades successful? Brainstorm at least 3 changes caused by the Crusades:

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5. The Crusades have been called history’s most successful failure. Why?