Political Organisation in the Late Middle Ages

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What was the purpose of the Curia Regia?

  • To collect taxes from the population
  • To oversee the administration of the kingdom
  • To represent the interests of the feudal lords
  • To serve as an advisory council to the king (correct)

When did representatives of certain cities start to join the Curia Regia?

  • They never joined the Curia Regia
  • In the 10th century
  • In the 15th century
  • In the 12th century (correct)

What was the purpose of the Parlamentos (Cortes in Spain)?

  • To approve the collection of taxes (correct)
  • To elect the king
  • To oversee the administration of the kingdom
  • To represent the interests of the feudal lords

How did the kings consolidate their power over the feudal lords?

<p>By forming alliances with the cities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the recovery from the crisis that began in the 15th century?

<p>The kings prevailed over the feudal lords (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the function of the Curia Regia during the Middle Ages?

<p>To serve as advisors to the king.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the inclusion of representatives from certain cities in the Curia Regia impact political organization?

<p>It led to the formation of the first Parlamentos (Cortes in Spain).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did the cities play in helping kings consolidate power over feudal lords?

<p>The cities provided support to the kings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the main areas that experienced recovery during the 15th century crisis?

<p>Population growth, agriculture, trade, and crafts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What new exploration effort began in the 15th century as a result of the recovery?

<p>The search for new trade routes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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