Quiz on the Hundred Years' War and the Black Death

The Hundred Years' War was fought between __ and __.

• England, France

• Spain, Portugal

• Germany, Italy

• Netherlands, Belgium

The war lasted for about __ years, from 1337 to 1453.

• hundred

• fifty

• seventy-five

• ninety

The Black Death was a deadly __ that affected many people in Europe.

• plague

• storm

• earthquake

• famine

Joan of Arc was a famous __ hero who helped France during the war.

• French

• Spanish

• German

• Italian

The Black Death killed almost __ of Europe's population.

• one-third

• one-fourth

• half

• one-fifth

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

• Religious differences

• Control over trade routes

• Disagreement over who should rule France

• A fight over food supplies

How did the Black Death spread?

• Through the air

• By rats and fleas

• Through contaminated water

• By birds

How did the Black Death affect society?

• It made everyone healthier

• It caused a shortage of workers

• It improved farming techniques

• It ended all wars

Who won the Hundred Years' War in the end?

• England

• France

• Spain

The Hundred Years' War and the Black Death changed life for people in Europe in which of the following ways?

• Increased economic prosperity

• Decline in population

• Rise in cultural activities

• Expansion of trade routes