Late Middle Ages
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| What sparked the Crusades? | The Crusades began when Pope Urban II called for a "holy war" to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control.
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| What were the main problems in the Catholic Church before reforms? | Issues included illiterate priests, corrupt popes, and practices like simony and lay investiture.
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| How did monasteries contribute to the Church's reform? | Monasteries, especially Cluny, promoted a spiritual revival and established new religious orders focused on Christian principles.
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| What was the significance of Gothic architecture? | Gothic cathedrals symbolized reaching toward heaven, featuring tall spires and stained glass windows that let in light.
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| What were some effects of the Crusades on Europe? | The Crusades increased trade, weakened the Church's power, and left a legacy of distrust between Christians and Muslims.
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| What innovations increased food production during the Second Agricultural Revolution? | The use of horsepower instead of oxen, iron plows, and the new three-field system boosted agricultural output.
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| What role did guilds play in medieval Europe? | Guilds improved economic and social conditions for members, set quality standards, and trained apprentices in various crafts.
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| What was the Commercial Revolution? | It was the expansion of trade and business, leading to new banking systems and increased availability of goods from foreign lands.
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| How did the growth of trade influence education? | Cultural interactions with Byzantine and Muslim civilizations revived learning, leading to the establishment of universities in Europe.
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| Who was Thomas Aquinas, and why was he significant? | Aquinas was a key philosopher who combined Greek thought with Christian teachings, influencing medieval philosophy and the development of democratic ideas.
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| Who were the main invaders that shaped early England? | The Angles and Saxons settled in England, while the Danish Vikings threatened it until Alfred the Great pushed them back.
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| What was the significance of the Battle of Hastings in 1066? | William the Conqueror's victory unified England under Norman control and laid the groundwork for a centralized government.
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| How did the Magna Carta influence English government? | Signed in 1215, it limited the king's power and guaranteed rights like no taxation without representation and jury trials.
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| What was the Model Parliament, and why was it important? | Established in 1295, it included commoners and nobles, setting a precedent for representative government in England.
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| What was the Estates-General, and how did it differ from Parliament? | Formed by King Philip IV, it included clergy, nobles, and commoners. Unlike Parliament, it never became an independent check on royal power.
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| What conflict marked the end of the authority of the pope over monarchs? | The clash between Pope Boniface VIII and King Philip IV of France, where Philip imprisoned Boniface, marked the decline of papal authority over kings.
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| What was the Great Schism and its impact on the Church? | The Great Schism was the division of the Church into rival popes in Rome and Avignon, which weakened the Church's power and authority.
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| How did the Bubonic Plague affect European society? | The plague killed about one-third of the population, disrupted the feudal system, caused peasants to demand higher wages, and led to anti-Semitic violence.
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| What was the significance of the Hundred Years’ War? | It fostered national identity in England and France, marked the end of medieval warfare styles, and increased the power of the French monarchy.
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| What were some reasons for the decline of the Middle Ages? | Factors included the Hundred Years’ War, the Bubonic Plague, the rise of a middle class, and the beginnings of democratic traditions like the Magna Carta.
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