Exploring the Key Events of Medieval Europe

The video explores medieval Europe's reputation, focusing on the Black Death, the Hundred Years War, and the Great Schism. It discusses the impact of these events on society, religion, and politics, leading to the decline of feudalism and the rise of the Renaissance. The video concludes with a look at how these historical events shaped modern Europe.

What was a common misconception about medieval European children?

• They were forced to marry at a very young age.

• They lived in castles.

• They never attended school.

• They were all knights in training.

What was one of the main reasons people started marrying younger in medieval Europe?

• To strengthen political alliances.

• To increase the population.

• Due to religious mandates.

• Because they were also dying younger.

What was the primary cause of the Black Death?

• A curse from the church.

• A virus spread by birds.

• A bacterium called Yersinia Pestis.

• Contaminated water.

How did the Black Death primarily spread to Europe?

• Via trade routes with Asia.

• Through contaminated food.

• By air travel.

• Through religious pilgrimages.

What was the Hundred Years War primarily fought over?

• Religious differences.

• Territorial control in continental Europe.

• Trade routes.

• Control of the Catholic Church.

Who was Joan of Arc?

• A French noblewoman.

• A famous artist.

• An English queen.

• A peasant girl who led French forces.

What was the Great Schism?

• A split within the Catholic Church with multiple popes.

• A division between European kingdoms.

• A conflict between the church and the state.

• A separation of the Eastern and Western Roman Empires.

What was one of the main consequences of the Great Schism?

• Strengthening of the church's authority.

• Unification of European kingdoms.

• Undermining the church's spiritual leadership.

• End of the feudal system.

What was a significant factor in the decline of feudalism?

• The rise of the merchant class.

• The Black Death reducing the population.

• The invention of the printing press.

• The discovery of the New World.

What was the Ciompi Revolt?

• A rebellion by cloth workers in Florence.

• A peasant uprising in England.

• A conflict between knights and mercenaries.

• A religious movement against the church.