Medieval History Concepts and Events

The video explores late medieval Europe, focusing on the bubonic plague, the Hundred Years' War, and changes in government. The bubonic plague, originating in China, devastated Europe, leading to the end of feudalism. The Hundred Years' War between England and France saw significant battles and the rise of Joan of Arc. In Spain, the Reconquista and Spanish Inquisition marked significant shifts. In England, the Magna Carta laid the foundation for a parliamentary system, influencing future governance models.

What was one of the cultural impacts of the Bubonic Plague?

• The invention of the printing press

• The establishment of the first universities

• The creation of the Gregorian calendar

• The tradition of saying 'bless you' when someone sneezes

How did the Bubonic Plague contribute to the end of the feudal system?

• It led to a surplus of workers

• It caused a shortage of peasant workers, leading to higher wage demands

• It resulted in the construction of more castles

• It increased the power of the lords

What was a significant technological advancement used by the English during the Hundred Years' War?

• The longbow

• The catapult

• The trebuchet

• The crossbow

Who was the teenage girl that turned the tide of the Hundred Years' War in favor of the French?

• Isabella of France

• Eleanor of Aquitaine

• Joan of Arc

• Catherine of Aragon

What was the outcome of the Battle of Castillon in 1453?

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• The English won a decisive victory

• The English captured Paris

• The French used cannons to secure victory

What was the Reconquista?

• The unification of Italy

• The Christian reconquest of Spain from Muslim rule

• The French invasion of England

• The establishment of the Holy Roman Empire

What was the purpose of the Spanish Inquisition?

• To explore new lands

• To convert Muslims and Jews to Christianity

• To establish trade routes

• To build new cathedrals

What was the significance of the Magna Carta?

• It established the first university in Europe

• It guaranteed rights to the common people and limited the king's power

• It marked the beginning of the Renaissance

• It led to the unification of Spain

How did the English government change after the signing of the Magna Carta?

• It became a republic

• It remained a monarchy with absolute power

• It transitioned to a parliamentary system

• It became a dictatorship

What was a major theme of the late medieval period in Europe?

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The decline of feudalism and the rise of centralized governments

• The discovery of America

• The spread of Buddhism