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French woman who successfully led French forces to end the siege of Orleans
Who is Joan of Arc?
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Venetian explorer who wrote detailed accounts of his time in the east
Who is Marco Polo?
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These were the military advantages the British had over the French in the Hundred Years' War.
Because they were outnumbered, they were forced to use advanced military tactics, and also benefited from having the longbow. 
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These were the military advantages the French had over the British during the Hundred Years' War
What is more money and a larger population?
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Pope whose election led to the Avignon Papacy
Who is Clement V?
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English writer who wrote The Canterbury Tales

Who is Geoffrey Chaucer?
200

English theologian who suggested that there was no scriptural basis for papal claims of earthly power and that the bible should be the guiding force and authority for Catholicism.

Who is John Wycliffe?
200
How did the Hundred Years' War alter Europe?
It resulted in more clearly-defined borders between France and England, it also led to the eventual end of the feudal system.
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How did Marco Polo's exploration impact Europe?
It fueled the imaginations of Europe as it described the culture of the east and it helped fuel curiosity and a desire to explore, which led to the age of exploration.
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Ottoman Sultan who expanded his power through an improved navy and, by extension, increased influence in Mediterranean trade.

Who is Sulieman I?
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Wrote The Decameron, which gave gruesome and honest insight into the state of Europe during the Black Death.

Who is Giovanni Boccaccio?
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talian poet who wrote The Devine Comedy in exile, arguable the most representative piece of medieval writing.

Who is Dante Alighieri?
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What did Jan Hus and John Wycliffe say that went against traditional church teachings. 
They both stated that the papacy should have less power and that the church should not be focused on acquiring power, rather they should be focused on helping people.
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Explain the significance of the three following books with regards to medieval history and their corresponding authors.
 Canterbury Tales - Chaucer criticized corrupt church officials


Inferno - Dante criticized catholic church, work represents the middle ages due to theology, science, and complexity.

Decameron - tells stories of average people, reveals how many reacted to the plague and a new permissive attitude that started to take shape

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What did Genghis Khan do to unite and improve Mongolian culture?
He codified Mongolian law and language within the Mongolian Empire. 
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Influential mystic who led to the papacy being returned to Rome.
Who is Catherine of Sienna?
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Czech preacher and rector who demanded church reform and was burned alive.

Who is Jan Hus?
400
These factors led to the Hundred Years' War
What is Edward III not being named the King of France, France not being unified, the desire for Flanders to be independent.
400
Factors that led to the rapid spread of the Black Plague.
What is the black rat, unsanitary conditions, weakened immune systems due to famine, and trade. 
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What were some of the factors that made the Ottoman military so formidable?
The janissaries (trained slaves) and an improved navy.
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Russian prince who gained favor with both the Mongolians and the Orthodox church to increase his power.

Who is Ivan I?
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First ruler of a unified Russian state, proclaimed himself tsar (ceasar), and set about reestablishing the greatness of the Byzantine Empire. 

Who is Ivan III?
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Explain the relationship between the Great Schism, the Conciliar Movement, and the Avignon Papacy.
Clement V was elected and was convinced to move the papacy to France. This led to there being two popes and the Great Schism. The church decided that the pope had too much power, and during the Conciliar Movement they agreed to hold occasional council meetings to keep the power of the pope in check. 
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How did Ivan I become powerful?
He fostered a relationship with the Mongol Khan which allowed him to collect and keep taxes, and he also closely aligned himself with the Orthodox Church.
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Name the woman that leads Dante to heaven in the Divine Comedy (not on opportunity)
Who is Beatrice?