European History Quiz: Renaissance & Monarchy

A period in European history from the 14th to the 16th centuries characterized by significant advancements in art, science, and exploration.

The middle class that emerged during the Renaissance, gaining influence and wealth due to declining power of the nobility.

An economic system where a country's wealth is measured by its accumulated gold and silver.

An economic system where private individuals or companies own and manage the means of production.

A controversial king who seized power after his brother's death.

A series of wars in England (1455-1487) between the House of York (white rose) and the House of Lancaster (red rose) for control of the English throne.

A conflict that started in the 1600s when a prince became Protestant, splitting the Christian world between Catholics and Protestants.

The King who inherited the throne but was eventually succeeded by his brother.

The King who inherited the throne from his father, but was removed from power by his uncle, Richard III.

The King who seized the throne and ruled until he was defeated by Henry Tudor at the Battle of Bosworth Field.

A system where merchants and businesses can operate freely, with limited government intervention.

A system where a king or queen holds supreme power, often with a hereditary right to the throne.

The conquering of England by William Duke of Normandy in 1066, establishing Norman rule.

Conflicts over power between the king and the nobility, often fueled by land ownership and control.

A social system where land ownership is delegated by the monarch in exchange for services, creating a hierarchy of power.

The interconnected relationship between the wealth of England (economic factors) and the power of the monarchy (political influence).

A system where power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler, often with significant control over land and resources.

Jeanne d'Arc, also known as Joan of Arc, was a French peasant who claimed to hear voices urging her to aid King Charles VII during the Hundred Years War. Despite familial disapproval, she became a soldier and fought alongside the French army until her capture by the English. Subsequently, she was condemned as a witch and burned at the stake in 1431, ironically, seven years before the English suffered defeat.

A prolonged conflict that spanned from 1337 to 1453, it involved England and France, with various alliances and battles taking place. The war saw a shift in favor of France, with English strongholds eventually falling.

A long-lasting war between England and France, beginning in 1337, that involved multiple generations of kings.

England's desire to claim the French throne and France's ambition to control Flemish towns.

King Edward III of England was a key figure during the initial stages of the war.

The war lasted for over a century and involved kings like Louis X, Philip V, and Charles IV of France, all battling for control.

While England saw early victories, the war didn't end with a clear winner or a lasting peace. Battles continued, and the conflict prolonged over generations.

Although England gained some territories early on, the war ultimately didn't lead to any decisive conclusion.

The French were determined to resist English control, and their resistance played a key role in the ongoing nature of the conflict.

Jeanne d'Arc was a significant figure in the Hundred Years' War.