14 Questions
What event is believed to have weakened the feudal system in Europe during the Late Middle Ages?
The Black Death
Who was instrumental in driving the English kings out of Normandy during the Hundred Years' War?
French kings
Which two rulers joined their lands to form Spain in 1469?
Isabella and Ferdinand
What event led to the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition?
The Reconquista
In which year did the first outbreak of the Black Death occur in China?
1331
Where did the Black Death originate before spreading through Europe?
Gobi Desert
Which empire played a significant role in the rapid spread of the Black Death?
Mongol Empire
'The struggle to take back the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule was known as ______.'
'Reconquista'
What was the primary reason the Black Death was able to spread so rapidly across Europe?
The Mongol Empire's extensive trade networks
Which of the following best describes the impact of the Black Death on Europe's economy during the Late Middle Ages?
It turned Europe's economy upside down and weakened the feudal system.
What was the primary motivation behind Spain's King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella establishing the Spanish Inquisition?
To punish and convert Jews and Muslims who refused to convert to Catholicism.
Which of the following best describes the religious and cultural dynamics within the Iberian Peninsula during the Late Middle Ages?
Muslims, Jews, and Christians studied together and founded schools in the region.
What was the primary outcome of Joan of Arc's military leadership during the Hundred Years' War?
It turned the tide of the war in favor of the French and weakened English dominance.
What was the primary driver behind the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle to retake the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule?
A commitment to restoring Christian political and cultural dominance in the region.
Explore the devastating impact of the Black Death during the Late Middle Ages in Europe. Learn about the origins, spread, and consequences of this terrible plague that killed millions of people and reshaped the economy and society.
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