CKLA Unit 2: Chapter 9

What was the outcome of the Hundred Years' War?

• France held onto a great deal of land

• England became the most powerful kingdom in Europe

• The war ended in a stalemate

• Both France and England lost significant territory

Who was the English king that claimed to be the rightful king of France?

• Edward III

• King John

• King Charles VII

• Joan of Arc

What weapon helped the English archers defeat the French knights?

• Longbows

• Swords

• Spears

• Crossbows

Who was the young girl who helped France win the Hundred Years' War?

• Joan of Arc

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Catherine de' Medici

• Eleanor of Aquitaine

What disease killed one-third of the population of Europe during the Middle Ages?

• The Black Death

• Smallpox

• Cholera

• Tuberculosis

How did the Black Death spread?

• Through infected fleas that lived on rodents

• Through contaminated water

• Through airborne transmission

• Through direct contact with infected individuals

What invention transformed European society during the Middle Ages?

• The printing press

• The compass

• The astrolabe

• Gunpowder

What did the growth of towns and cities in the Middle Ages lead to?

• The unraveling of feudalism

• The strengthening of feudalism

• The decline of trade and exploration

• The consolidation of noble power

What enabled sailors to embark on daring voyages during the Middle Ages?

• The compass

• The printing press

• The astrolabe

• Gunpowder

What effect did the invention of the printing press have on European society?

• It helped spread knowledge and new ideas

• It led to a decline in literacy rates

• It caused a decrease in book production

• It had no significant impact