Regular-The Hundred Years' War Quiz

What was the main reason for the start of the Hundred Years' War?

• Dispute over trade routes

• Dispute over lands in France

• Dispute over religious beliefs

• Dispute over the English throne

Who fought in the Hundred Years' War?

• England and the U.S.
• England and France
• France and Spain
• Germany and France

The weapon that gave the English an advantage in the Battle of Crécy was the (a)  

• Longbow
• Crossbow
• Sword
• Axe

How did the French army change their tactics during the Hundred Years' War?

• They used more knights

• They recruited commoners and paid them with taxes

• They relied solely on crossbows

• They stopped using armor

(a)   inspired the French with a new sense of national identity during the war.

• King Henry V

• Joan of Arc
• Philip VI

• Edward III

What was one impact of the Hundred Years' War on feudalism?

• It strengthened the power of feudal lords

• It shifted power to monarchs and common people

• It increased the reliance on knights

• It made castles more important

What happened to Joan of Arc after she was captured?

• She was made a queen

• She was burned at the stake

• She was sent to England

• She was released

What technological advancement reduced the need for knights and castles?

• The invention of the wheel

• The use of gunpowder and cannons

• The development of the printing press

• The creation of the compass

What was the role of commoners in the armies during the Hundred Years' War?

• They were not allowed to fight

• They were recruited and paid to fight

• They only worked as cooks

• They were used as spies

How did the longbow benefit the English army?

• It was lighter than other weapons

• It could fire larger arrows more quickly and accurately

• It was easier to make

• It was used for close combat