Question

Which statements describe a method kings and queens of northern Europe used to gain power? Choose all answers that are correct. They married royalty from other powerful lands. They threatened their rivals with war. They challenged their rivals in Olympic competitions. They bribed their rivals with land. They executed their rivals by cutting off their heads.

Answer 1

The first statement that is given in the question is the correct one all the options given.

Step-by-step explanation:

The first statement states that the European kings and Queens married royalty from other lands in order to maintain their royalty and wealth which is true in the case of European kings and queen.

By this method there reign would extend with lands coming under their rule and this would also help them gain more power over greater region.

Answer 2

The correct answers are:

1. They married royalty from other powerful lands

2. They threatened their rivals with war

Step-by-step explanation:

In Northern Europe, like many parts of the world, marriages among different Kings and Empires was a common way to develop powerful alliances against a common foe.

More powerful than simple treaties, developing family relations would help to cement relationships and long-term stability of two empire.

However, in order to gain power, it was also common for Kings and Queens to threaten war. This was usually done to gain more land and increase power and taxation revenue.