Key Events and Figures in European History

The lecture covers the concept of nation-states and their historical development in Europe, focusing on the British monarchy, the unification of England, the formation of France, Spain's unification and exploration, and Russia's nation-state formation. It explains how homogeneous populations and historical events shaped these countries' political structures, highlighting key figures like William the Conqueror, Joan of Arc, and Ivan the Great.

Who is the current ruling monarch of Great Britain as mentioned in the lecture?

• Queen Victoria

• King Charles

• Queen Elizabeth

• Prince William

What is a nation-state characterized by?

• Diverse ethnic groups

• A large land area

• A homogeneous population

• Multiple languages

Which king established the origins of common law in England?

• William the Conqueror

• Henry II

• John I

• Edward III

What significant document did King John I sign to limit the monarch's power?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The English Constitution

Who established the Capetian dynasty in France?

• Charlemagne

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Hugh Capet

• Louis XIV

What role did Joan of Arc play in French history?

• She unified France during the Hundred Years' War

• She was a religious leader

• She was a queen

• She was a famous artist

Which monarchs unified Spain and initiated the Reconquista?

• Ferdinand and Isabella

• Philip II and Mary I

• Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn

• Charles V and Catherine

What was the primary goal of the Reconquista in Spain?

• To form alliances with other nations

• To expand territory

• To establish trade routes

• To convert or expel non-Christians

Who was responsible for expelling the Mongols from Russia?

• Nicholas II

• Catherine the Great

• Ivan the Great

• Peter the Great

What title did Ivan the Great assume to centralize power in Russia?

• King

• Tsar

• Emperor

• Duke