History of Europe Questions

The king of _____ led the armies of Europe on the Second Crusade.

The religious orders that sought a balance between the Cluny reform and the Rule of St. Benedict were known as:

It wasn't until the late 1800s and early 1900s that scientists figured out that the Black Death is spread by a bacteria called what?

The Muslims defeated a Byzantine army in 1071 at the Battle of _________ in modern-day Turkey.

How many kings went on the Third Crusade?

How long did the effort to push the invading Muslims out of Spain and Portugal, also called the Reconquista, take?

What was the ultimate objective of the First Crusade?

Those who disobeyed a church law or were accused of heresy could be __________, or removed from the Church.

Which two leaders developed a mutual respect for each other as they fought, even sending notes and medical assistance to one another?

During the 700s, the Christians had dubbed the invading North African Muslims calling them by what name?

Members of the Fourth Crusade originally planned to invade Egypt, then march north to capture Jerusalem. However, after failing to raise enough money for transportation, they agreed to help the Venetians betray and capture the Christian city of _________.

Which unpopular king was forced by his rebellious nobles to sign the very important Magna Carta?

Which important king of France began the work of uniting the country and extending the power of the monarchy in the mid-900s?

Who sent a letter to Pope Urban II in Rome, simply requesting Italian mercenaries to help push the Muslim Turks back?

The 700-year period in which the Spanish attempted to drive the Muslims from their land was called what?

Why was there a fight for the English crown after the death of King Edward the Confessor?

Which of the following likely describes what the members of the First Crusade experienced when they arrived in the city of Constantinople?

Which are the countries that have attempted to invade England but failed? (Choose all that apply.)

What was the largest Christian kingdom that led the effort to retake the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors?

Who owned more land in France than the French king?