Developments in Europe - AP World History: Modern
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Who was the French heroine who led troops during the Hundred Years' War?
Who was the French heroine who led troops during the Hundred Years' War?
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Joan of Arc. Peasant girl who claimed divine visions.
Joan of Arc. Peasant girl who claimed divine visions.
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What is the term for the medieval European code of conduct for knights?
What is the term for the medieval European code of conduct for knights?
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Chivalry. Medieval knightly ideals of honor and courtesy.
Chivalry. Medieval knightly ideals of honor and courtesy.
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Which war saw the Lancastrians and Yorkists fight for the English throne?
Which war saw the Lancastrians and Yorkists fight for the English throne?
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The Wars of the Roses. Dynastic civil war in 15th century England.
The Wars of the Roses. Dynastic civil war in 15th century England.
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What was the primary language of the Byzantine Empire?
What was the primary language of the Byzantine Empire?
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Greek. Eastern Roman Empire maintained Greek traditions.
Greek. Eastern Roman Empire maintained Greek traditions.
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What was the impact of the Great Schism on the Catholic Church?
What was the impact of the Great Schism on the Catholic Church?
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Division into Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic. Split Christianity into competing papal claims.
Division into Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic. Split Christianity into competing papal claims.
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Identify the economic system based on land ownership and personal loyalty.
Identify the economic system based on land ownership and personal loyalty.
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Feudalism. Hierarchical system organizing medieval society.
Feudalism. Hierarchical system organizing medieval society.
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What event in 1215 limited the power of the English monarchy?
What event in 1215 limited the power of the English monarchy?
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Signing of the Magna Carta. Established constitutional limits on monarchy.
Signing of the Magna Carta. Established constitutional limits on monarchy.
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Which empire was known for its use of mosaics and domed architecture?
Which empire was known for its use of mosaics and domed architecture?
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Byzantine Empire. Eastern Christian empire centered in Constantinople.
Byzantine Empire. Eastern Christian empire centered in Constantinople.
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Which Italian city-state was crucial to the development of the Renaissance?
Which Italian city-state was crucial to the development of the Renaissance?
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Florence. Birthplace of Renaissance humanism and art.
Florence. Birthplace of Renaissance humanism and art.
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Who initiated the first of the Crusades in 1095?
Who initiated the first of the Crusades in 1095?
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Pope Urban II. Called for holy war at Council of Clermont.
Pope Urban II. Called for holy war at Council of Clermont.
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Which dynasty was established in England after the conclusion of the Wars of the Roses?
Which dynasty was established in England after the conclusion of the Wars of the Roses?
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The Tudor dynasty. Henry VII founded new royal house.
The Tudor dynasty. Henry VII founded new royal house.
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What was the primary cause of the Hundred Years' War?
What was the primary cause of the Hundred Years' War?
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Dispute over the French throne. Edward III claimed French crown through his mother.
Dispute over the French throne. Edward III claimed French crown through his mother.
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Identify the architectural style characterized by pointed arches and ribbed vaults.
Identify the architectural style characterized by pointed arches and ribbed vaults.
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Gothic architecture. Features height and light through structural innovations.
Gothic architecture. Features height and light through structural innovations.
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Which institution dominated religious life in medieval Europe?
Which institution dominated religious life in medieval Europe?
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The Catholic Church. Controlled education, politics, and spiritual life.
The Catholic Church. Controlled education, politics, and spiritual life.
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What was the focus of scholasticism?
What was the focus of scholasticism?
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Reconciliation of faith and reason. Combined Aristotelian philosophy with Christian doctrine.
Reconciliation of faith and reason. Combined Aristotelian philosophy with Christian doctrine.
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What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?
What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?
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Limit the power of the English monarch. Established that even kings must follow law.
Limit the power of the English monarch. Established that even kings must follow law.
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Identify the military expeditions aimed at reclaiming the Holy Land from Muslim control.
Identify the military expeditions aimed at reclaiming the Holy Land from Muslim control.
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The Crusades. Religious wars spanning 1095-1291.
The Crusades. Religious wars spanning 1095-1291.
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Which philosopher is associated with the concept of 'natural law'?
Which philosopher is associated with the concept of 'natural law'?
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Thomas Aquinas. Synthesized Aristotelian philosophy with Christianity.
Thomas Aquinas. Synthesized Aristotelian philosophy with Christianity.
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What was the primary cause of the Hundred Years' War?
What was the primary cause of the Hundred Years' War?
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Dispute over the French throne. Edward III claimed French crown through his mother.
Dispute over the French throne. Edward III claimed French crown through his mother.
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Identify the architectural style characterized by pointed arches and ribbed vaults.
Identify the architectural style characterized by pointed arches and ribbed vaults.
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Gothic architecture. Features height and light through structural innovations.
Gothic architecture. Features height and light through structural innovations.
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Which institution dominated religious life in medieval Europe?
Which institution dominated religious life in medieval Europe?
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The Catholic Church. Controlled education, politics, and spiritual life.
The Catholic Church. Controlled education, politics, and spiritual life.
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What was the focus of scholasticism?
What was the focus of scholasticism?
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Reconciliation of faith and reason. Combined Aristotelian philosophy with Christian doctrine.
Reconciliation of faith and reason. Combined Aristotelian philosophy with Christian doctrine.
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What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?
What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?
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Limit the power of the English monarch. Established that even kings must follow law.
Limit the power of the English monarch. Established that even kings must follow law.
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Which pandemic significantly reduced Europe's population during the 14th century?
Which pandemic significantly reduced Europe's population during the 14th century?
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The Black Death. Killed one-third of Europe's population 1347-1351.
The Black Death. Killed one-third of Europe's population 1347-1351.
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Who was the Italian poet famous for writing 'The Divine Comedy'?
Who was the Italian poet famous for writing 'The Divine Comedy'?
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Dante Alighieri. Epic poem depicting journey through Hell, Purgatory, Paradise.
Dante Alighieri. Epic poem depicting journey through Hell, Purgatory, Paradise.
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Which scholarly language was used in medieval European universities?
Which scholarly language was used in medieval European universities?
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Latin. Universal language of scholarship and church.
Latin. Universal language of scholarship and church.
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Which architectural feature is characteristic of Romanesque cathedrals?
Which architectural feature is characteristic of Romanesque cathedrals?
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Thick walls and rounded arches. Earlier medieval style emphasizing solidity and strength.
Thick walls and rounded arches. Earlier medieval style emphasizing solidity and strength.
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Which empire was known for its use of mosaics and domed architecture?
Which empire was known for its use of mosaics and domed architecture?
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Byzantine Empire. Eastern Christian empire centered in Constantinople.
Byzantine Empire. Eastern Christian empire centered in Constantinople.
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What document, signed in 1215, is considered a cornerstone of constitutional government?
What document, signed in 1215, is considered a cornerstone of constitutional government?
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The Magna Carta. First document limiting absolute royal authority.
The Magna Carta. First document limiting absolute royal authority.
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Which Italian city-state was crucial to the development of the Renaissance?
Which Italian city-state was crucial to the development of the Renaissance?
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Florence. Birthplace of Renaissance humanism and art.
Florence. Birthplace of Renaissance humanism and art.
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