European History: Key Events and Figures

The video explores the historical rivalry between England and France, spanning over 800 years. It covers key events such as the Norman Conquest, religious and political conflicts, the Hundred Years War, and colonial competition. The narrative transitions to the Napoleonic Wars and the Pax Britannica era, highlighting the shift from rivalry to cooperation in the face of new global challenges, particularly Germany. The video concludes with the modern implications of this history, including the cultural impact in Canada.

What was one of the main religious factors that contributed to the rivalry between England and France?

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Crusades

• The Inquisition

• The Great Schism

Who was the Duke of Normandy that became the King of England in 1066?

• Edward the Confessor

• Henry II

• William the Conqueror

• Richard the Lionheart

What was the Hundred Years War primarily about?

• Cultural assimilation

• Trade disputes

• Territorial and political claims

• Religious differences

Which two countries were the first to establish settlements in the New World?

• Russia and Germany

• Netherlands and Sweden

• England and France

• Spain and Portugal

What was the Seven Years War known as in America?

• The Revolutionary War

• The War of 1812

• The American Civil War

• The French and Indian War

Which event marked the beginning of the decline in the Anglo-French rivalry?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The Crimean War

What was the period from 1815 to 1914 in Europe known as?

• Pax Britannica

• Pax Americana

• Pax Romana

• Pax Europa

Which new power emerged in the latter half of the 1800s, prompting England and France to cooperate?

• Italy

• Russia

• Germany

• Austria

What was a significant outcome of the French and Indian War in North America?

• The British lost all their colonies

• The French retained control of Canada

• The British gained most of the French territories

• The Spanish took over the French territories

What was a major reason for the cooperation between England and France in the 19th century?

• Shared cultural heritage

• Economic alliances

• Colonial ambitions

• The threat posed by Germany