Chapter - Questions

1. How did the Estates-General help strengthen the French monarchy?

By got rid of disloyal nobles and put loyal persons of lower birth in their place. He stopped the raids of lawless vassals and granted charters to many towns, thus winning the loyalty of the townspeople. Made Paris to the center of government. He increased size of the kingdom. Ordered people to stop feuding. By marriage.

2. What changes did the Magna Carta bring about in English government.

It took away some king’s power and increased that of the nobles.

3. Why did the position of the common people in England and france improve as a result of the Hundred year’s war.

Peasont became more valuable, because their were not so many of them anymore.

4.How did Otto I set up a Christian Roman Empire in Western Europe?

He removed lords would not obey him and gave their estates  to his family. He made many of his disloyal followers bishops and abbots and gave them governments posts.

5. What did the Moors bring to Spain?

They brought artisans, merchants, bankers, doctors, and educators.

6. What was the purpose of the Spanish Inquisition?

Isabella and Ferdinand thought Moors and Jews would practice their old religion. So they tried and tortured thousands of people charged with heresy. More then 2000 were burned to death.