Late Middle Ages QUIZS

What was the purpose of the Hundred Years’ War? Name one of the battles in the Hundred Years’ War.

• To gain control of the French throne; The Siege of Orleans - France

• To establish trade routes; The Battle of Hastings - England

• To spread Christianity; The Battle of Agincourt - France

• To explore new territories; The Battle of Crecy - England

What does it mean to be excommunicated?

• To be promoted within the church

• To be cut off from communicating with a church

• To be given a new title

• To be sent on a pilgrimage

Which of the following was a consequence of the Crusades?

• A lasting peace between Christians and Muslims

• The establishment of a permanent Christian kingdom in the Middle East

• Increased trade and cultural exchanges between Europe and the Middle East

• The complete Christianization of the Middle East

From what sources was the Church's wealth earned?

• Trade and commerce

• Property and taxes

• Donations and gifts

• War and conquest

What was the role of the Divan in the Ottoman Empire?

• Ruler of the empire

• The imperial council

• Chief officer

• Military leader

What was the primary goal of the First Crusade?

• To spread Christianity in Asia

• To reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control

• To assist the Byzantine Empire against Turkish expansion

• To establish trade routes with the East

What were two reasons for why The Crusades were unsuccessful?

• Strong leadership and good planning

• Desert climate and long distance travel

• Abundant resources and short travel

• Favorable weather and strong alliances

Who was the chief officer and main adviser to the Sultan in the Ottoman Empire?

• Divan

• Grand Vizier

• Emperor

• Caliph

What quickly spread throughout Europe, killing about one third of the population?

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Plague (Black Death)

• The Reformation

Parliament is made up of two houses, the House of Lords and which other house?

• House of Representatives

• House of Commons

• House of Nobles

• House of Peers