The Hundred Years’ War and the Black Death

Why did the Hundred Years’ War start?

• Religious conflict

• Dispute over the French throne

• Trade disagreements

• Land disputes in Germany

Answer explanation

Both England and France wanted to rule France.

What was one major change in warfare during the Hundred Years’ War?

• Castles became stronger.

• Longbows reduced the importance of knights.

• Horses replaced soldiers in battle.

• Cannons made peasants more powerful.

Answer explanation

Longbows made knights less useful.

How did the Hundred Years’ War impact the power of kings in France?

• Kings lost power to nobles.

• Kings gained power and unified the nation.

• Kings became less important than knights.

• Kings shared power with local lords.

Answer explanation

Kings became stronger and united France.

What happened to feudal relationships during the Hundred Years’ War?

• Knights became more important in society.

• Nobles lost power as armies relied more on soldiers.

• Lords gained power over kings.

• Serfs gained control of farmland.

Answer explanation

Nobles lost power because soldiers were hired.

What was one long-term result of the Hundred Years’ War for Europe?

• National monarchies became stronger.

• The feudal system became stronger.

• England and France became allies.

• The Catholic Church gained more control.

Answer explanation

Kings got more power and ruled stronger nations.

What was one major economic impact of the Black Death in Europe?

• Increased trade routes

• Decline in the workforce and higher wages for peasants

• Growth of the Catholic Church’s wealth

• Rise of knightly armies

Answer explanation

• Fewer workers meant peasants got paid more.

How did the Black Death weaken the feudal system?

• Serfs gained freedom due to labor shortages.

• Nobles gained more power over peasants.

• Kings forced peasants to work longer hours.

• Cities became less important as people moved to farms.

Answer explanation

Fewer workers meant serfs could leave or get better jobs.