Question 1

Which statement best explains why the Hundred Years' War lasted much longer than most medieval conflicts?

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The war involved multiple generations fighting over the same basic issue of succession

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Both armies were equally matched in every battle

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Neither side had enough money to continue fighting

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The weather prevented fighting for many years

Question 2

How did the longbow change the nature of medieval warfare during the Hundred Years' War?

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It gave common soldiers an advantage over heavily armored knights

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It was only effective in close combat situations

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It made battles shorter and less deadly

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It required more training than traditional weapons

Question 3

What does Joan of Arc's role in the Hundred Years' War reveal about medieval society?

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Religious beliefs could inspire people to challenge social expectations

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Women had equal rights with men in medieval France

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Only nobles could become military leaders

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Peasants were not allowed to participate in warfare

Question 4

Why was the development of national pride during the Hundred Years' War significant for European society?

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It helped unify people under a common identity beyond their village

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It made trade between countries impossible

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It meant people cared less about their local communities

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It prevented future wars from happening

Question 5

How did the Great Famine make Europe more vulnerable to the Black Death?

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Malnutrition weakened people's ability to fight off disease

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Famine killed all the doctors who could treat plague victims

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Famine caused people to move to cities where plague spread faster

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Hungry people ate infected rats that carried the plague

Question 6

What does the sequence of the Great Famine followed by the Black Death suggest about medieval Europe's stability?

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Europe was experiencing multiple crises that weakened society

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Medieval people were unprepared for any challenges

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These events were completely unrelated to each other

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Natural disasters always come in pairs

Question 7

Why did trade routes contribute to the rapid spread of the Black Death across continents?

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Infected rats and fleas traveled along with trade caravans

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Trade goods were contaminated with plague bacteria

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Trade routes only connected infected areas

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Merchants deliberately spread the disease to harm competitors

Question 8

What can we conclude about medieval medical knowledge based on doctors' response to the Black Death?

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Medical knowledge was limited and based on incorrect theories

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Doctors understood germs but lacked proper equipment

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Medieval medicine was more advanced than we think

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Doctors were too scared to treat plague patients

Question 9

How did the massive death toll from the Black Death create opportunities for survivors?

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There were fewer people competing for jobs and land

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The government gave special privileges to plague survivors

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Survivors inherited magical immunity to all diseases

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Dead people left behind treasure for others to find

Question 10

Why did the Church lose some of its power after the Black Death?

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People questioned why God allowed such suffering

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Most priests died from the plague

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New religions replaced Christianity

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The Church ran out of money to help people

Question 11

What does the peasants' demand for higher wages after the Black Death reveal about the feudal system?

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The system depended on having enough workers to function properly

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The feudal system was designed to handle labor shortages

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Lords preferred to pay higher wages anyway

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Peasants had always been paid fair wages

Question 12

How were the Hundred Years' War, Great Famine, and Black Death connected in their impact on Europe?

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Each crisis weakened Europe and made it more vulnerable to the next

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They only affected France and England

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They all happened in the same year

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They had no lasting effects on European society

Question 13

What does the English claim to the French throne during the Hundred Years' War demonstrate about medieval politics?

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Political power often depended on family connections and inheritance claims

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Medieval kings never fought over territory

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Only French people could rule France

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Royal succession was always clear and simple

Question 14

Why might the belief that the Black Death was God's punishment have been both harmful and helpful to medieval society?

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It gave people a way to understand the disaster but also increased fear and blame

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It was only helpful and caused no problems

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It had no effect on how people responded to the plague

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It was only harmful and provided no benefits

Question 15

How did the combination of war, famine, and plague prepare Europe for the Renaissance?

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The crises destroyed old systems and created space for new ideas

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The Renaissance happened to prevent future disasters

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These disasters had no connection to the Renaissance

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People became too scared to try anything new

Question 16

What does Joan of Arc's success in leading French troops suggest about the importance of morale in medieval warfare?

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Inspiring leadership could be as powerful as weapons and strategy

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Morale had no effect on battle outcomes

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Military equipment was more important than leadership

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Only men could provide effective military leadership

Question 17

Why was the timing of the Great Famine particularly devastating for medieval Europe?

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It occurred just before the Black Death, leaving people weakened

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It happened during the coldest winter in history

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It lasted exactly 100 years like the war

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It only affected people who were already wealthy

Question 18

How did the longbow represent a shift in medieval social structure during the Hundred Years' War?

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It showed that common people could challenge the military dominance of nobles

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It proved that only knights could use advanced weapons

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It made warfare more expensive for everyone

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It had no effect on social relationships

Question 19

What does the doctors' use of beak masks during the Black Death reveal about medieval understanding of disease?

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They believed bad smells caused illness, showing limited scientific knowledge

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They knew exactly how germs worked

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They were just trying to look scary

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They correctly understood that disease spread through the air

Question 20

Why did the Black Death have such different effects on different social classes?

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Wealthy people could afford better food, housing, and medical care

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The plague only infected poor people

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Social class had no effect on survival rates

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Rich people were naturally immune to the plague

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