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9/22/25 Social Studies The Hundred Years' War: Chp 3

Quiz by MARCUS BECKWITH

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  • Q1
    Why do you think the Hundred Years' War continued for so many generations despite the hardships it caused?
    Because it was actually many separate short wars
    Because kings enjoyed fighting battles
    Because multiple complex issues kept both sides from reaching lasting agreements
    Because the plague made people want to fight more
    30s
  • Q2
    What does the fact that the war lasted 116 years but is called the 'Hundred Years' War' suggest about how people remember historical events?
    The war actually did last exactly 100 years
    People are bad at math
    Round numbers are easier to remember than exact dates
    People didn't keep good records back then
    30s
  • Q3
    How did the plague likely affect the war's outcome and duration?
    It had no effect on the war
    It may have weakened both sides but didn't stop their determination to keep fighting
    It made the war shorter because fewer people could fight
    It only affected France, giving England an advantage
    30s
  • Q4
    What can we infer about medieval society from the fact that English kings claimed the French throne through family connections?
    Family relationships were more important than nationality in determining who could rule
    English and French people were actually the same
    Only English people could be good rulers
    Kings could rule any country they wanted
    30s
  • Q5
    Why would control over trading routes have been worth fighting a long war?
    Trading routes were the only way to travel
    Both countries wanted to stop all trade
    Trading routes were fun to own
    Control of trade meant wealth and power for the controlling nation
    30s
  • Q6
    What does the English victory at Agincourt despite being outnumbered teach us about warfare?
    French soldiers were poorly trained
    Having more soldiers always guarantees victory
    Strategy, technology, and tactics can be more important than numbers
    The English were naturally better fighters
    30s
  • Q7
    How did the longbow represent a shift in social power during medieval times?
    It allowed common people to challenge the military dominance of wealthy knights
    It was only used by nobles
    It made warfare more expensive
    It made knights more powerful than before
    30s
  • Q8
    What does Joan of Arc's rise from peasant to military leader suggest about leadership during times of crisis?
    Leadership skills are inherited
    Peasants were always allowed to lead armies
    Extraordinary circumstances can allow people from any background to become leaders
    Only nobles can be good leaders
    30s
  • Q9
    Why was Joan of Arc's inspiration of the French people so important to the war's outcome?
    She had magical powers
    Morale and hope can be as powerful as weapons in determining victory
    She convinced the English to surrender
    She was the best military strategist
    30s
  • Q10
    What does Joan's capture and execution reveal about how her enemies viewed her threat?
    They were following normal war procedures
    They thought she was unimportant
    They wanted to recruit her for their side
    They recognized her as a powerful symbol that needed to be eliminated
    30s
  • Q11
    How does Joan of Arc's later sainthood by the Catholic Church reflect changing perspectives over time?
    Historical figures can be viewed very differently by later generations
    The Church made a mistake in her trial
    The Church always supported her
    Saints are always chosen immediately after death
    30s
  • Q12
    What does England keeping only Calais after the war suggest about the overall results?
    France achieved most of its goals in pushing out English control
    Both sides won equally
    England won the war
    The war ended in a complete tie
    30s
  • Q13
    Why might France's monarchy have grown stronger after the war while England faced political struggles?
    Victory often strengthens leadership while defeat can lead to questioning and conflict
    French kings were naturally better rulers
    France had more money
    England had worse laws
    30s
  • Q14
    What does the decline of knights and feudal warfare suggest about how technology changes society?
    Knights chose to stop fighting
    New military technology can transform entire social and political systems
    Technology has no effect on social structures
    Feudalism ended for unrelated reasons
    30s
  • Q15
    How did the war contribute to stronger national identities in both countries?
    The kings forced people to feel more national pride
    National identity was already strong before the war
    People naturally develop national feelings over time
    Long conflicts against foreign enemies can unite people around shared identity
    30s

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