Problem
The Growth of European Kingdoms.
A. How did the Norman rule change British culture following their victory in the Battle of Hastings (1066)?
B. How did Henry II expand the power of the monarchy in England?
C. What is common law?
D. Why was there conflict between the Catholic Church and Henry II?
E. What is the significance of the Magna Carta?
F. What are the two houses in the British parliament?
G. Who were the Capetians?
H. Which three French monarchs are remembered for strengthening the French monarchy? What did they each do to strengthen the monarchy?
I. Who was Otto I?
J. Medieval German monarchs attempted successfully to take over which European nation? What were the long-term consequences of the conflict?
K. How did the Umayyad treat non-Muslim groups in conquered Spain?
L. What was the Reconquista?
M. What religion was most popular with western Slavic people?
N. What religion was most popular with eastern Slavic people?
O. What religion was most popular with southern Slavic people?
P. What region did Oleg settle?
Q. How did Russia became an Eastern Orthodox country?
R. Which power that ruled Russia in the 13th century gave Alexander Nevesky the title of Grand Prince?