Consolidation of Power in the Middle Ages

Consolidation of Power in the Middle Ages

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Religious Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video explores the shift in power dynamics during the late medieval period, focusing on the rise of new monarchs who consolidated power by reducing the influence of the church and nobility. It highlights key figures like Henry VIII and his religious reforms, the establishment of bureaucracies for taxation, and the emergence of secular states. The video also discusses the role of commercial groups and the concept of divine right in shaping modern governance.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the Middle Ages, which group was considered the most powerful?

The Peasants

The Merchants

The Nobility

The Church

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant action taken by Henry VIII to consolidate power?

He abolished the monarchy.

He increased taxes on nobles.

He established the Church of England.

He declared war on France.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which act made it a crime to not recognize the Church of England as the state church?

The Act of Settlement

The Act of Uniformity

The Treason Act

The Act of Supremacy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key method used by new monarchs to consolidate power?

Establishing a national army

Creating a bureaucracy

Building new castles

Forming alliances with other monarchs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Concordat of Bologna?

An agreement on taxation and church appointments

A treaty between England and Spain

A peace treaty ending a war

An agreement on religious tolerance

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Peace of Augsburg allow rulers to do?

Choose the religion of their subjects

Declare independence from the Holy Roman Empire

Form alliances with other nations

Establish new trade routes

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which family was influential in establishing the banking industry in Florence?

The Habsburgs

The Medicis

The Tudors

The Bourbons

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