England / France / Medieval
Why was King John so unpopular?
- He ordered his nephew, the heir, to be killed
- He created inheritance taxes
- He said nobles owed extra money in emergencies
Why did the Jewish people revolt against the Romans?
- Romans didn’t let Jews worship how they wanted
- Jews were arrested and executed for no reason
- They taxed the Jewish people heavily
How did Genghis Khan persuade people to join him?
He gave the option of joining him or death.
Describe the Magna Carta.
Magna Carta was a document that limited a kings power. It was signed by King John of England. He was forced to sign it.
Why did the Prince of France send tennis balls to the King of England?
To say he was acting like a child, as an insult.
What is a normal way to score a boxing round?
A normal score for a single round of boxing is scored 10-9
Why was the Forbidden City “forbidden”?
Foreigners were not allowed inside the palace
What happened to the Silk Road after Kublai Khan's death
There were wars all along the Silk Road. It became unsafe to travel and this slowed international travel and trade.
What did Medieval people think caused the Plague?
A judgment from God. People were very religious and thought they had upset God.
What is the largest planet in our solar system? What is it made out of?
Jupiter is the largest. It is made out of gas! Mostly hydrogen.
What secret weapon did Constantinople use against the Rus invaders?
The people of Constantinople had something called 'Sea Fire'
How was the plague actually good for Europe?
The plague ended the feudal system. It also helped forests/nature to regrow.
What is a “protector”?
A substitute king. A king only for a little while.
Who is the best chess player of all time?
Acceptable answers:
Magnus Carlsen
Bobby Fischer
Garry Kasparov
Why did Mehmed the Conqueror lie to the emperor of Byzantium?
He was preparing for war against Constantinople and didn’t want them to know. He was very sneaky. He pretended to be a friend to Constantinople.
What countries fought in the Hundred Years War?
The two fighting countries were England and France.
Why did Henry V think he should own land in France?
His great-great-grandmother was a French princess. He believed he had French blood.
How old is Mr. Art's landlord?
Why don’t we know where Genghis Khan was buried?
Anyone who had anything to do with his burial was killed. This was done out of respect to keep his burial place a secret.
Why were there breaks from fighting during the 100 year war?
The plague caused breaks in the fighting in the war.