AP World History Modern Flashcards: Developments In Europe

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This deck focuses on Developments In Europe, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP World History Modern.

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Flashcard 1: What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?

Answer: Limit the power of the English monarch. Established that even kings must follow law.

Flashcard 2: Which Italian city-state was crucial to the development of the Renaissance?

Answer: Florence. Birthplace of Renaissance humanism and art.

Flashcard 3: What was the primary purpose of guilds in medieval cities?

Answer: Regulate trade and protect artisans. Medieval associations controlling crafts and commerce.

Flashcard 4: What significant event took place at the Council of Constance (1414-1418)?

Answer: Resolution of the Western Schism. Ended papal crisis with three competing popes.

Flashcard 5: Identify the architectural style characterized by pointed arches and ribbed vaults.

Answer: Gothic architecture. Features height and light through structural innovations.

Flashcard 6: What document, signed in 1215, is considered a cornerstone of constitutional government?

Answer: The Magna Carta. First document limiting absolute royal authority.

Flashcard 7: Which philosopher is associated with the concept of 'natural law'?

Answer: Thomas Aquinas. Synthesized Aristotelian philosophy with Christianity.

Flashcard 8: Which war saw the Lancastrians and Yorkists fight for the English throne?

Answer: The Wars of the Roses. Dynastic civil war in 15th century England.

Flashcard 9: Who was the French heroine who led troops during the Hundred Years' War?

Answer: Joan of Arc. Peasant girl who claimed divine visions.

Flashcard 10: Identify the military expeditions aimed at reclaiming the Holy Land from Muslim control.

Answer: The Crusades. Religious wars spanning 1095-1291.

Flashcard 11: Who was the Italian poet famous for writing 'The Divine Comedy'?

Answer: Dante Alighieri. Epic poem depicting journey through Hell, Purgatory, Paradise.

Flashcard 12: Identify the economic system based on land ownership and personal loyalty.

Answer: Feudalism. Hierarchical system organizing medieval society.

Flashcard 13: Identify the medieval European practice of granting land in exchange for military service.

Answer: Feudalism. System of military service for land grants.

Flashcard 14: Which architectural feature is characteristic of Romanesque cathedrals?

Answer: Thick walls and rounded arches. Earlier medieval style emphasizing solidity and strength.

Flashcard 15: Which ruler was known for the extensive building of Gothic cathedrals?

Answer: King Louis IX of France. Saint Louis promoted Gothic architectural style.

Flashcard 16: Identify the philosophical school that aimed to synthesize Christian theology with classical philosophy.

Answer: Scholasticism. Medieval intellectual movement combining faith and reason.

Flashcard 17: What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?

Answer: Limit the power of the English monarch. Established that even kings must follow law.

Flashcard 18: Which scholarly language was used in medieval European universities?

Answer: Latin. Universal language of scholarship and church.

Flashcard 19: Which philosopher is associated with the concept of 'natural law'?

Answer: Thomas Aquinas. Synthesized Aristotelian philosophy with Christianity.

Flashcard 20: What event in 1215 limited the power of the English monarchy?

Answer: Signing of the Magna Carta. Established constitutional limits on monarchy.

Flashcard 21: Who was the English monarch that signed the Magna Carta in 1215?

Answer: King John. Forced to accept limits on royal power.

Flashcard 22: Identify the philosophical school that aimed to synthesize Christian theology with classical philosophy.

Answer: Scholasticism. Medieval intellectual movement combining faith and reason.

Flashcard 23: Which empire was known for its use of mosaics and domed architecture?

Answer: Byzantine Empire. Eastern Christian empire centered in Constantinople.

Flashcard 24: Identify the architectural style characterized by pointed arches and ribbed vaults.

Answer: Gothic architecture. Features height and light through structural innovations.

Flashcard 25: Which ruler was known for the extensive building of Gothic cathedrals?

Answer: King Louis IX of France. Saint Louis promoted Gothic architectural style.

Flashcard 26: What was the impact of the Great Schism on the Catholic Church?

Answer: Division into Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic. Split Christianity into competing papal claims.

Flashcard 27: Which city was a major trade hub in northern Italy during the Renaissance?

Answer: Venice. Wealthy maritime republic controlling eastern trade.

Flashcard 28: Which university, established in the 12th century, became a center for theological studies?

Answer: The University of Paris. Major center for scholastic theology.

Flashcard 29: What is the term for the medieval European code of conduct for knights?

Answer: Chivalry. Medieval knightly ideals of honor and courtesy.

Flashcard 30: What was the major intellectual revival during the 12th century known as?

Answer: The 12th Century Renaissance. Period of renewed classical learning and translation.

Flashcard 31: What document, signed in 1215, is considered a cornerstone of constitutional government?

Answer: The Magna Carta. First document limiting absolute royal authority.

Flashcard 32: Which pandemic significantly reduced Europe's population during the 14th century?

Answer: The Black Death. Killed one-third of Europe's population 1347-1351.

Flashcard 33: Identify the military expeditions aimed at reclaiming the Holy Land from Muslim control.

Answer: The Crusades. Religious wars spanning 1095-1291.

Flashcard 34: Which important battle in 1066 led to Norman control of England?

Answer: The Battle of Hastings. William the Conqueror defeated Harold II.

Flashcard 35: Which institution dominated religious life in medieval Europe?

Answer: The Catholic Church. Controlled education, politics, and spiritual life.

Flashcard 36: Who initiated the first of the Crusades in 1095?

Answer: Pope Urban II. Called for holy war at Council of Clermont.

Flashcard 37: Which city was a major trade hub in northern Italy during the Renaissance?

Answer: Venice. Wealthy maritime republic controlling eastern trade.

Flashcard 38: What was the primary cause of the Hundred Years' War?

Answer: Dispute over the French throne. Edward III claimed French crown through his mother.

Flashcard 39: What was the impact of the Great Schism on the Catholic Church?

Answer: Division into Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic. Split Christianity into competing papal claims.

Flashcard 40: Which scholarly language was used in medieval European universities?

Answer: Latin. Universal language of scholarship and church.

Flashcard 41: Which university, established in the 12th century, became a center for theological studies?

Answer: The University of Paris. Major center for scholastic theology.

Flashcard 42: Which dynasty was established in England after the conclusion of the Wars of the Roses?

Answer: The Tudor dynasty. Henry VII founded new royal house.

Flashcard 43: What major event marked the end of the Byzantine Empire in 1453?

Answer: Fall of Constantinople. Ottoman conquest ended the last Roman Empire.

Flashcard 44: What was the focus of scholasticism?

Answer: Reconciliation of faith and reason. Combined Aristotelian philosophy with Christian doctrine.

Flashcard 45: Which pandemic significantly reduced Europe's population during the 14th century?

Answer: The Black Death. Killed one-third of Europe's population 1347-1351.

Flashcard 46: Which institution dominated religious life in medieval Europe?

Answer: The Catholic Church. Controlled education, politics, and spiritual life.

Flashcard 47: Which architectural feature is characteristic of Romanesque cathedrals?

Answer: Thick walls and rounded arches. Earlier medieval style emphasizing solidity and strength.

Flashcard 48: What was the main architectural advancement of Gothic cathedrals?

Answer: Flying buttresses. External supports allowing thinner, taller walls.

Flashcard 49: Who was the French heroine who led troops during the Hundred Years' War?

Answer: Joan of Arc. Peasant girl who claimed divine visions.

Flashcard 50: What significant event took place at the Council of Constance (1414-1418)?

Answer: Resolution of the Western Schism. Ended papal crisis with three competing popes.

Flashcard 51: What major event marked the end of the Byzantine Empire in 1453?

Answer: Fall of Constantinople. Ottoman conquest ended the last Roman Empire.

Flashcard 52: Who initiated the first of the Crusades in 1095?

Answer: Pope Urban II. Called for holy war at Council of Clermont.

Flashcard 53: Which empire was known for its use of mosaics and domed architecture?

Answer: Byzantine Empire. Eastern Christian empire centered in Constantinople.

Flashcard 54: What was the key economic system in medieval Europe?

Answer: Feudalism. Land-based system with lords and vassals.

Flashcard 55: What was the key economic system in medieval Europe?

Answer: Feudalism. Land-based system with lords and vassals.

Flashcard 56: What is the term for the medieval European code of conduct for knights?

Answer: Chivalry. Medieval knightly ideals of honor and courtesy.

Flashcard 57: What was the primary purpose of guilds in medieval cities?

Answer: Regulate trade and protect artisans. Medieval associations controlling crafts and commerce.

Flashcard 58: Which Italian city-state was crucial to the development of the Renaissance?

Answer: Florence. Birthplace of Renaissance humanism and art.

Flashcard 59: Which war saw the Lancastrians and Yorkists fight for the English throne?

Answer: The Wars of the Roses. Dynastic civil war in 15th century England.

Flashcard 60: What was the major intellectual revival during the 12th century known as?

Answer: The 12th Century Renaissance. Period of renewed classical learning and translation.

Flashcard 61: Which dynasty was established in England after the conclusion of the Wars of the Roses?

Answer: The Tudor dynasty. Henry VII founded new royal house.

Flashcard 62: What was the primary cause of the Hundred Years' War?

Answer: Dispute over the French throne. Edward III claimed French crown through his mother.

Flashcard 63: What was the primary language of the Byzantine Empire?

Answer: Greek. Eastern Roman Empire maintained Greek traditions.

Flashcard 64: What was the primary language of the Byzantine Empire?

Answer: Greek. Eastern Roman Empire maintained Greek traditions.

Flashcard 65: What was the primary motivation for the Crusades?

Answer: Reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control. Religious warfare to recover Christian holy sites.

Flashcard 66: What event in 1215 limited the power of the English monarchy?

Answer: Signing of the Magna Carta. Established constitutional limits on monarchy.

Flashcard 67: What was the role of monasteries in medieval Europe?

Answer: Centers of learning and manuscript preservation. Preserved classical texts and education.

Flashcard 68: Identify the medieval European practice of granting land in exchange for military service.

Answer: Feudalism. System of military service for land grants.

Flashcard 69: What was the focus of scholasticism?

Answer: Reconciliation of faith and reason. Combined Aristotelian philosophy with Christian doctrine.

Flashcard 70: Who was the English monarch that signed the Magna Carta in 1215?

Answer: King John. Forced to accept limits on royal power.

Flashcard 71: What was the role of monasteries in medieval Europe?

Answer: Centers of learning and manuscript preservation. Preserved classical texts and education.

Flashcard 72: Identify the economic system based on land ownership and personal loyalty.

Answer: Feudalism. Hierarchical system organizing medieval society.

Flashcard 73: Who was the Italian poet famous for writing 'The Divine Comedy'?

Answer: Dante Alighieri. Epic poem depicting journey through Hell, Purgatory, Paradise.

Flashcard 74: Which important battle in 1066 led to Norman control of England?

Answer: The Battle of Hastings. William the Conqueror defeated Harold II.

Flashcard 75: What was the main architectural advancement of Gothic cathedrals?

Answer: Flying buttresses. External supports allowing thinner, taller walls.

Flashcard 76: What was the primary motivation for the Crusades?

Answer: Reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control. Religious warfare to recover Christian holy sites.