High & Late Medieval Periods Quiz 2

How did the Norman Conquest impact the development of England as a nation?

• It weakened the monarchy and strengthened local lords

• It led to the establishment of feudalism in England

• It resulted in England becoming a part of the Holy Roman Empire

• It led to the fall of the English monarchy

How did the signing of the Magna Carta limit the power of the English monarchy?

• It required the king to consult Parliament before making laws

• It abolished the monarchy and established a republic

• It granted the king absolute authority over the nobles

• It gave the Pope control over English law

How did the Hundred Years' War contribute to the development of English and French national identities?

• It led to a lasting peace between the two nations

• It created a stronger sense of loyalty to local lords rather than the king

• It fostered a sense of unity and patriotism in both England and France

• It caused both nations to adopt a single common language

How did the Capetian dynasty influence the political development of France?

• They introduced democracy to France

• They centralized power and expanded royal authority

• They allied with England to fight against Spain

• They eliminated the influence of the Catholic Church

What role did Joan of Arc play in the Hundred Years' War, and why was she significant?

• She betrayed the French army and helped England win the war

• She led French troops to victories and became a symbol of French nationalism

• She negotiated a peace treaty between England and France

• She was the first female ruler of France

How did Ferdinand and Isabella's actions shape the religious and political landscape of Spain?

• They expelled Muslims and Jews, unifying Spain under Christianity

• They encouraged religious tolerance throughout Spain

• They abolished the monarchy and established a republic

• They allowed Protestantism to spread freely

How did Charles V’s empire-building efforts affect Spain's influence in the Western Hemisphere?

• Spain became a dominant global power through its American colonies

• Spain lost all of its overseas colonies to Portugal

• Spain focused only on trade with Asia

• Spain adopted Native American religions as its own

How did Ivan the Great contribute to the centralization of power in Russia?

• He weakened the power of Russian princes and expanded Moscow's control

• He allowed the Mongols to continue ruling Russia

• He introduced democracy to Russia

• He allied with the Catholic Church to unify Russia

What was the significance of the Orthodox Church in unifying Russia?

• It provided a common religion that strengthened Russian identity

• It encouraged the Mongols to invade Russia

• It rejected Russian leadership and caused civil war

• It introduced Islam as the dominant religion

How did Pope Urban II’s speech motivate Europeans to participate in the Crusades?

• He promised wealth and land to those who fought

• He guaranteed forgiveness of sins and eternal salvation

• He threatened excommunication for those who refused

• He promised to make all crusaders kings