Famous Historical Figures: Who Did What?

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Who is considered the first missionary to Ireland?

  • Saladin
  • Joan of Arc
  • Patrick (correct)
  • Thomas Aquinas

What was the social and economic system of Europe during the Middle Ages?

  • Socialism
  • Feudalism (correct)
  • Capitalism
  • Monarchy

Who was the Muslim leader who reconquered Jerusalem and defeated the Crusaders?

  • Thomas Aquinas
  • Saladin (correct)
  • Ivan the Great
  • Henry Tudor

What was the cause of the Investiture Controversy between the Pope and the Emperor?

<p>A disagreement over the appointment of Bishops (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of a vassal in the feudal system?

<p>To owe service and loyalty to their overlord (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who lived in a manor house or castle and had serfs work on their land?

<p>A lord (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the pope?

<p>Charlemagne (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which king of England fought with the church for supremacy, particularly with Thomas Becket?

<p>Henry II (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who united the Anglo-Saxon tribes of England?

<p>Alfred the Great (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Norman invasion of England and defeated the Anglo-Saxons at the Battle of Hastings?

<p>William the Conqueror (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the mayor of the palace who defeated the Muslim invasion of France at Tours?

<p>Charles Martel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was known as a bad king who imposed excessive taxes on the people and imprisoned people without a trial?

<p>King John (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who united the Anglo-Saxons of England?

<p>Alfred the Great (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the disagreement between Henry II and Thomas Becket?

<p>Henry II wanted to try priests in his courts rather than the church courts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Magna Carta created in response to?

<p>The abuses of King John (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of France's parliament during the medieval period?

<p>Estates-General (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who kicked the Mongols out of Russia?

<p>Ivan the Great (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who called the first crusade?

<p>Pope Urban II (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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