Britianese Beatdown
Who brought Catholicism to England?
Augustine
Who was the first good king of France?
Hugh Capet
What people group conquered Spain in 711?
Muslim Moors
Who was the Viking who made it to America in 1000 AD?
Leif Erikson
Navy/Longbow
Who ruled over Denmark, Norway, and England? He had no power over the waves.
Cannute the Dane
Who was known as the Maid of Orleans?
Joan of Arc
Who was the Spanish hero in the Reconquista?
El Cid
Who was the first Explorer King?
Prince Henry the Navigator.
How many years did the 100 years' War last?
116 years
Who conquered the Britihs isles by defeating Harold Godwin in 1066?
William the Conqueror
Who made the French monarchy the most powerful of the time?
Philip II
What two monarchs funded Christopher Columbus's journey?
Isabella and Ferdinand
Who discovered that America was not Indonesia?
Amerigo Vespucci
Split the Room: (Half of these are from the New World, and half aren't, you decide. Whatever team gets more correct gets the points)
Peanuts, Grapes, Pineapples, Carrots, Blueberries, Oranges, Chocolate, Apples, Tomatoes, Lemons, Strawberries, Coffee, Potatoes, Broccoli, Peaches, Pumpkins
New World:
Potatoes,Tomatoes,pumpkins,pineapples,blueberries,Strawberries,peanuts,chocloate
Europe:
Apples,Peaches,Grapes,Carrots,Broccoli,Coffee,Lemons,Oranges
What document did King John have to sign for being the most hated King?
Magna Carta
What was the French version of Parliament called?
Estates General.
What was the removal of all non catholic people in Spain called?
Spanish Inquistion
Who made the first Spanish landing on the North American mainland and also discovered Florida?
Ponce De Leon
Fact or Fiction Game:
Columbus thought manatees were mermaids?
The Vikings called Canada ‘Snow World.
Potatoes once caused riots in France.
Pineapples were so rare that people rented them as decoration.
True
False
True
True
Who called the first meeting of Parliament?
Simon de Montforte
From what years did the 100 years' War last?
1337-1453
What is the peninsula that Spain and Portugal are on?
Iberian Peninsula
What was the Line on the map that Pope Alek VI drew to give to Spain and Portugal?
Line of Demarcation
Who did Columbus argue with his whole life, thinking the guy was wrong?
Amerigo Vespucci