European History Quiz: Renaissance & Monarchy
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What was a significant factor that led to the rise of the bourgeoisie in Europe?

  • The expansion of feudalism
  • Increased agricultural production
  • The strengthening of the monarchy
  • The declining power of the nobility (correct)

    • Which economic system is characterized by the accumulation of wealth through a balance of trade and colonies?

  • Mercantilism (correct)
  • Barter economy
  • Feudalism
  • Socialism

    • What was a consequence of the Age of Exploration in the 14th and 15th centuries?

  • Strengthening of local city-states
  • A decline in maritime trade
  • Increased isolation of European nations
  • The establishment of extensive trading networks (correct)

    • How did the relationship between the monarchy and bourgeoisie influence governance?

    <p>Monarchs relied on bourgeoisie for revenue and protection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did early modern cities in Italy play during the Renaissance?

    <p>They were important art centers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiated the conflict that led to the Thirty Years' War?

    <p>The emergence of Protestantism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which house represented the symbol of the white rose during the Wars of the Roses?

    <p>House of York</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who defeated Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field?

    <p>Henry VII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Jeanne D'Arc executed?

    <p>For alleged witchcraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic system encourages regulating trade to maximize a nation's wealth?

    <p>Mercantilism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who succeeded Henry VII as the ruler known for his significant break with Catholicism?

    <p>Henry VIII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the establishment of Norman rule in England?

    <p>The Battle of Hastings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major cause of the Hundred Years' War?

    <p>French interest in controlling Flemish towns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the nature of the struggles between the monarchy and nobility?

    <p>Disputes over land ownership and power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is free enterprise often referred to as?

    <p>Capitalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the English king at the start of the Hundred Years' War?

    <p>Edward III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were two of the subsequent kings after William the Conqueror mentioned in the excerpt?

    <p>Henry I and William Rufus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following French kings ruled during the Hundred Years' War?

    <p>Louis X</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was feudalism characterized by?

    <p>Delegation of land ownership for services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Hundred Years' War?

    <p>No clear victory or peace agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did the Hundred Years' War last?

    <p>Approximately 100 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the economic situation impact the monarchy in England?

    <p>It impacted the power of the monarchy and was influenced by it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the rise of monarchies in England?

    <p>A gradual centralization of power under a single monarch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which notable figure is associated with the Hundred Years' War?

    <p>Jeanne d'Arc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect primarily characterized the strategies employed during the war?

    <p>Initial successes followed by prolonged resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the nature of the conflict during the Hundred Years' War?

    <p>An ongoing series of battles with fluctuating fortunes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated Jeanne d'Arc to support King Charles VII?

    <p>Voices she heard in a church.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did the Wars of the Roses begin?

    <p>1453</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome for Richard III after the Wars of the Roses?

    <p>He died in the Battle of Bosworth Field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Jeanne d'Arc accused of during her trial?

    <p>Being a witch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was Richard III's remains discovered?

    <p>2012</p> Signup and view all the answers

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