Reading (watching) Quiz 8: The Crises of Late Middle Ages F23

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Where is the Black Death, that swept Europe in the mid-1300s, thought to have originated? (a)  

• Tibet
• Egypt
• Constantinople
• Origin unknown

The Black Death, or bubonic plague, was spread by...

• Increased travel and trade

• Fleas and lice

• Airborne transmission

• Waterborne transmission

What percentage of people died when infected by bubonic plague? (a)  

• 20-30
• 30-40
• 40-50
• 50-60
• 60-70

How many million people are estimated to have died in Asia from this outbreak of the bubonic plague?

(a)  

What proportion of the European population is thought to have died from the Black Death? (a)  

• 25%
• 33%
• 50%
• 66%

Which countries were involved in the Hundred Years' War?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Denmark

What were some of the main features of the Hundred Years' War?

• Mercenaries were used by the French.

• Mercenaries were used by the English.

• Cannons were used for land warfare.

• Archers were proven to be as effective (perhaps even more effective) than knights.

• It led to a decline in the the status of knights and the chivalric code.

What is true about the Hundred Years' War?

• The English took the French throne in 1420.

• It was fought to determine who would rule much of western Europe.

• Joan of Arc was captured by the English and then burnt by the Burgundians.

• Charles VII was crowned king of France in 1429 as the result of Joan of Arc's military success.

• It served to strengthen the feudal system.

The Great Schism: What was true about Pope Boniface VIII?

• He believed that the church had supreme power over everyone, including kings.

• He was appointed pope by King Philip IV of France.

• He excommunicated King Philip IV of France.

• He was kidnapped by King Philip IV of France.

• He believed that the church should not pay taxes to kings.