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44. The Beginning of Nations

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who led the Norman invasion of England and united most of the country?

a)

King John

b)

Hugh Capet

c)

Joan of Arc

d)

William the Conqueror

2.

What was the significance of the Magna Carta signed by King John in 1215?

a)

It unified most of Spain.

b)

It centralized power in Moscow.

c)

It limited the power of the English king.

d)

It kicked the Mongols out of Russia.

3.

What event between England and France created strong feelings of nationalism in each country?

a)

The Inquisition

b)

The Reconquista

c)

The Hundred Years’ War

d)

The unification of Spain

4.

Who were Ferdinand & Isabella and what did they do?

a)

They began the French royal dynasty.

b)

They led troops to victory in France.

c)

They unified most of Spain and forced religious conversions during the Reconquista

d)

They centralized power in Moscow.

5.

Which of the following was NOT an option for Jews and Muslims in Spain during the Inquisition (Reconquista)?

a)

Convert to Christianity

b)

Leave

c)

Die

d)

Remain Jewish or Muslim

6.

What was Hugh Capet's role in French history?

a)

He signed the Magna Carta.

b)

He began the French royal dynasty.

c)

He led the Norman invasion of England.

d)

He unified most of Spain.

7.

What did Joan of Arc do during the Hundred Years’ War?

a)

She unified most of Spain.

b)

She led the Norman invasion of England.

c)

She led troops to victory and helped unite France.

d)

She centralized power in Moscow.

8.

What were Ivan the Great's achievements?

a)

He signed the Magna Carta.

b)

He began the French royal dynasty.

c)

He kicked the Mongols out of Russia and expanded the nation.

d)

He forced Jews and Muslims to convert to Christianity in Spain.

9.

Which institution influenced the unification of Russia?

a)

The Catholic Church

b)

The Eastern Orthodox Church

c)

The French royal dynasty

d)

The Spanish monarchy

10.

What caused the French monarchy to become stronger?

a)

The Reconquista

b)

The Magna Carta

c)

The Hundred Years' War

d)

The Mongols