World History : Europe in the Middle Ages

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Example Question #81 : World History

One of the most notable territorial transformations of the High Middle Ages (the 11th to 16th century) was the _______________.

Possible Answers:

dissolution of territories into smaller tribes and communities

sweeping alliances between major empires

massive migrations of Europeans into Asia

development of the Western "state"

complete takeover of European land by the Byzantines

Correct answer:

development of the Western "state"

Explanation:

Starting in the 11th century, many Western kings consolidated their power into more modern states. These included France, England, and Spain, as well as others. The other answers are incorrect because they are not events that occurred in the European Middle Ages.

Example Question #82 : World History

From the perspective of Christian Europeans, the point of the Crusades was mainly to _________________.

Possible Answers:

learn about Islam

preach the values of Christianity to Muslims and other foreigners

explore new trade routes into Asia

discover valuable raw materials and resources

reclaim the holy land of Jerusalem

Correct answer:

reclaim the holy land of Jerusalem

Explanation:

Driven by religious values, as well as the influence of the papacy, the Crusades were originally intended as holy wars to reclaim Jerusalem for Western Christianity. Some of the other answers occurred as a result of the Crusades, but they were not the main objective.

Example Question #83 : World History

What war between the Kings of France and the Kings of England did Joan of Arc fight in?

Possible Answers:

French Revolution

First Crusade

War of the Roses

Hundred Years War

Barons War

Correct answer:

Hundred Years War

Explanation:

The Hundred Years War (1337-1453) was fought between French and English Kings for French possession of previously English held territories in the south of France, namely Aquitaine. Joan of Arc fought in the last phase of the war (1429-1453) and her efforts at the siege of Orleans sparked the French's revived efforts against the English. Although Joan was captured and burned at the stake in 1431, the French ultimately emerged victorious, reincorporating Aquitaine back into their empire.  

Example Question #11 : Europe In The Middle Ages

Which countries were the main combatants in the Hundred Years' War?

Possible Answers:

Spain and England

Spain and Portugal

England and France

England and Germany

France and Germany

Correct answer:

England and France

Explanation:

The Hundred Years' War was more a procession of separate conflicts fought between 1337 and 1453 between England and France. Most of the conflicts stemmed from the English crown's possessions in France. England wanted to maintain and expand these possessions; France sought to take them back for itself. Eventually, France won out, and England lost all of its French territory.

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