European History in the 1500s

The video provides an overview of the world in 1500, focusing on trade, cultural exchanges, and the definition of empires and nations. It discusses the major European powers of the time, including England, France, Spain, Russia, and the Holy Roman Empire, highlighting their political and religious contexts. The video also explains the concept of nation-states and the significance of trade routes in cultural diffusion.

What significant event marked the beginning of the global age in Europe around 1500?

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The end of the Hundred Years War

• Columbus's voyage to the Americas

• The signing of the Magna Carta

Which of the following best defines an empire?

• A region with multiple independent governments

• A supreme power governing multiple nations or peoples

• A single nation with a diverse culture

• A small group of people with a common language

Which European power was ruled by the Tudor Dynasty in 1500?

• Russia

• England

• Spain

• France

What was the outcome of the Hundred Years War for England?

• England gained control over all of France

• England formed an alliance with Spain

• England was expelled from France except for Calais

• England became a Protestant nation

What was the primary goal of the Reconquista in Spain?

• To drive out the Moors and unify Spain under Catholicism

• To expand Spanish territories into Africa

• To convert the population to Protestantism

• To establish trade routes with Asia

Who was responsible for uniting the regions into what became known as Russia?

• Catherine the Great

• Alexander the Great

• Peter the Great

• Ivan the Great

What was a significant challenge faced by Russia in 1500?

• Political alliances with France

• Economic competition with England

• Religious conflicts with the Orthodox Church

• Invasions by the Mongols

What was the structure of the Holy Roman Empire in 1500?

• A republic with elected officials

• A monarchy ruled by the Bourbon family

• A confederation of states with their own governments

• A single nation-state with a centralized government

Which family ruled the Holy Roman Empire during this period?

• The Hapsburg family

• The Romanov family

• The Bourbon family

• The Tudor family

What was the religious affiliation of the Holy Roman Empire?

• Protestant

• Orthodox

• Catholic

• Islamic