40 Questions
What was the genius idea implemented by William to address the language barrier in legal proceedings?
Allowing the use of juries comprised of local people
What term refers to the practice of looking back at a previous court decision for guidance in similar cases?
Precedence
Which document forced King John to sign and helped to strengthen a body known as parliament?
Magna Carta
What term means someone cannot be held in jail without knowing why he or she is being held prisoner?
Habeas Corpus
In what year did the Peasants' Revolt take place after being taxed too highly twice in the same year?
1381
What were the two main factors that led to the rise of nation-states, as mentioned in the text?
The decline of feudalism and the decline of Church power
What was one of the most famous medieval English kings obsessed with?
French politics
Why did it take some time for the king of England in the 11th century to actually speak English?
He was originally from France
What did Richard the Lionheart bankrupt England to pay for?
Wars in France
What did the authorities in England mainly focus on during the medieval period?
Collecting taxes and maintaining order
What was a top priority for William the Conqueror after securing England for his own?
Government-sponsored courts
What was one of the unique aspects of Medieval England's governance compared to other countries?
Hands-off attitude of the authorities
What was one of the key factors that weakened feudalism in Europe?
The emergence of powerful monarchs who allied with the merchant class
How did Louis XI of France encourage trade during his reign?
By building and maintaining roads to facilitate commerce
What was the Intercursus Magnus of 1496 related to?
Trade agreements that bolstered the English economy
How did Ivan IV, known as Ivan the Terrible, gain the loyalty of the merchant class in Russia?
By giving them positions in his new state bureaucracies
What event led to England's Act of Supremacy in 1534?
King Henry VIII declaring himself the Supreme Head of the Church of England
What was the significance of Constantinople in the Byzantine Empire?
It was a unique center for trade due to its geographic location
Which emperor attempted to restore paganism to the Roman Empire?
Julian
Who was the last emperor to rule both the Western and Eastern halves of the Roman Empire?
Theodosius
Which event led to the entrance of the Huns into Europe and the Battle of Adrianople?
The death of Emperor Valens
Which emperor moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Constantinople?
Constantine
What was the goal of Emperor Justinian's military campaigns after he came to the throne?
To reclaim lost Western territories and respect ancient Roman laws
Why did the Western Roman Empire struggle in comparison to the Eastern Roman Empire?
It was much poorer and had difficulty defending itself
Why did Emperor Constantine the Great relocate his seat of power to Constantinople?
To unite the entire Roman Empire after conquering Licinius at Chrysopolis
What was one of the main reasons for the attractiveness of Constantinople as the center of the Byzantine Empire?
Reduced corruption and large population without overcrowding
What was the significance of Constantinople's strategic location on the Silk Road?
It brought prosperity to the empire through trade and accumulation of wealth
What was one of the main architectural achievements in Constantinople?
Hagia Sophia, designed to be the largest basilica in the Catholic church
What was the fate of the Hagia Sophia when the Ottoman Turks invaded Constantinople?
It was destroyed and turned into a mosque
What contributed to the weakening of the Byzantine Empire in addition to losing control of the Western territories?
The devastation caused by events like the Fourth Crusade and the Black Death
What was one of the major differences in bathing habits between the Western and Eastern Roman Empires?
Only the super rich bathed in the Western Roman Empire, while people in the Eastern Roman Empire bathed multiple times a week.
What did Justinian do that was considered quite unique for an ancient emperor?
He became a bookworm, which was not a common trait among ancient rulers.
Why did the Orthodox Church split from the Catholic Church in 1054?
Due to disagreements over the language services should be conducted in and differing theologies.
What was a significant difference between the theology of the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church?
The Eastern Orthodox Church focused more on the humanity of Jesus Christ, while the Roman Catholic Church emphasized his divinity.
What role did Belisarius play during Justinian's reign?
He led men into battle as a general and allowed Justinian to focus on other aspects of ruling.
What was one of the political factors that contributed to the split between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church?
The two churches disagreed on who held ultimate authority over them and which language services should be conducted in.
Why were later emperors and generals unable to match Justinian and Belisarius' achievements?
They lacked effective military power and brainpower, which were key strengths of Justinian and Belisarius.
What was one of Justinian's practical uses for encouraging other countries to send diplomats to Constantinople?
To gather information about different countries' military capabilities and strategies for potential conquests.
What was one of Belisarius' key roles during Justinian's reign?
He led men into battle as a general and allowed Justinian to focus on other aspects of ruling.
What was one of the main factors contributing to the decline of the Byzantines as an empire?
They lacked effective military power and brainpower, which were key strengths of Justinian and Belisarius.
Test your knowledge about the history of the Byzantine Empire, including its establishment in Constantinople, conflicts, and the division of the Roman Empire. Learn about key events and figures of this influential historical period.
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