Religion
According to the Catholic doctrine, what is the location in the afterlife where believers have to live out punishment before they can enter Heaven?
Purgatory
Who was the famous English monarch known for his 6 wives?
King Henry VIII
If someone is labeled a "Frank" what nation are they from?
France
What region of France was William the Conqueror from?
Normandy
Who was the disciple of Jesus from whom the Catholic church claims they get their authority?
Peter (St. Peter)
Who was the male heir of King Henry VIII who became king at a very young age?
King Edward VI
Who was the Renaissance artist who painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper while also being an avid inventor?
Leonardo Da Vinci
What was the original people group of the British land area?
The Celts
Where was the first Christian church?
Jerusalem
Who was the English Monarch who tried to bring England back to Catholicism... even if it meant violence?
Mary I (Bloody Mary)
Who was arguably the greatest artist of the Renaissance? He is known for his work on the Sistine Chapel and his intricate sculptures.
Michelangelo
What was the name of the Germanic tribe(s) who wiped out most of the Celts?
The Anglo-Saxons
What were the Catholic religious communities that were separated from society and focused primarily on God and work?
Monastaries
Who was the English Monarch who solidified England as a protestant nation despite many conspiracies and attempts to have her killed or imprisoned?
Queen Elizabeth I
What was the goal of the Crusades?
European Christians wanted to “take back” the Holy Land (Israel)
William the Conqueror created a census in England when he took over. Why would he want to create a census where everyone and their livestock was counted?
So he could accurately tax everyone
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam? (100pts per correct answer)
Profession of Faith
Pray 5 times a day
Giving to Charity
Fasting
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Who was Queen Elizabeth I's cousin who was Catholic and wanted to get rid of Elizabeth as she was next in line to the throne?
Mary Queen of Scots
What type of control did the Catholic Church have over people before the Protestant Reformation?
Bible chained to the pulpit, Bible not translated, control of land, political influence, etc...
What caused the 100 Years War? What ended up happening?
Disputes about land due to England having land claims in French territory. England started well but ended up being defeated by the French