How were kings able to gain power throughout the Middle Ages? 1. After winning a Crusade, they would return home with great wealth and then conquer their enemies.
2. With the support of the Church they could convince more people to follow them.
3. The Mongols wrecked up so many empires that it was much easier for kings to grow in power afterwards.
4. Because of increased economic prosperity, kings could afford powerful new armies.

Look at the painting the lictors bring to brutus the bodies of his sons by jacques-louis david (1789). the most likely message this painting sends to french citizens is that one must be prepared to sacrifice their own children to preserve france. loyalty to one’s country stops short of sacrificing one’s own children. brutality is an integral part of revolution and the reign of terror. no one is immune to death, not even the leaders of the revolution.

Describe the pure of the counter-reformation and the circumstances and outcomes of the council of trent. include the role of the jesuits in your assessment. conduct independent research, as needed, to support your answer with specific historical information.

Which of the following is/are a major technological advances of the mayan civilization? a. the calendar c. math b. architecture d. all of the above