What inference can be made about the naming of the Hundred Years War?

• The name was chosen for its poetic value rather than historical accuracy

• Historians rounded down the actual duration for simplicity

• The war had exactly 100 years of active fighting

• Medieval calendars counted years differently than modern ones

What was the primary catalyst for the Hundred Years War?

• A dispute over control of the English Channel

• England's claim to French territories

• King Edward III's claim to the French throne

• French invasion of English territories

Based on the passage, how did the Battle of Crécy change medieval warfare?

• It introduced gunpowder to European armies

• It demonstrated that foot soldiers could defeat mounted knights

• It established France as the dominant military power

• It led to the development of new armor types

Which evidence best supports the claim about Joan of Arc's impact?

• She was made a saint by the Catholic Church

• She inspired French soldiers and restored their confidence

• She became a popular figure in literature

• She learned military strategy quickly

What significant cultural change occurred in England during Henry V's reign?

• French became the official language

• Latin was banned from government use

• English became more widely used in government and law

• Celtic languages were promoted

Which best describes the long-term impact of the Hundred Years War on both nations?

• They formed a permanent alliance

• They developed stronger national identities

• They shared a common language

• They united under one crown

What role did Joan of Arc play in the French military campaign?

• She served as the king's military advisor

• She commanded the entire French army

• She led French forces to victory at Orléans

• She negotiated peace with England

How did the war affect the feudal system?

• It strengthened feudal relationships

• It led to its gradual decline

• It reformed the system completely

• It spread the system to other countries

What territorial outcome resulted from the war by 1453?

• England controlled most of France

• France retained only its southern territories

• England kept only the port of Calais in France

• Both nations divided France equally

What was a major linguistic consequence of the war in England?

• French remained the language of nobility

• Latin became more commonly used

• Celtic languages disappeared

• English replaced French in noble circles