Chapter 3: The Hundred Years’ War and the Black Death

How did plague and war affect medieval Europe?

• They led to significant population decline and social upheaval.

• They resulted in economic prosperity and cultural flourishing.

• They had no significant impact on medieval Europe.

• They caused the unification of all European countries.

What is the definition of 'famine'?

• A) A period of peace

• B) An extreme shortage of food that results in widespread hunger

• C) A type of disease

• D) A weather pattern

Fill in the blank: Many of the _______ of the Black Death were serfs working at the manors of nobles.

• casualties

• survivors

• beneficiaries

• leaders

What were some of the new habits that improved sanitation during the plague?

• Regular hand washing

• Wearing masks

• Social distancing

• All of the above

What is the definition of 'sanitation'?

• The system of keeping a place clean and free of disease

• The process of cooking food

• The method of building houses

• The art of painting

How did the feudal system begin to change after the Black Death according to the passage?

• The feudal system became more rigid and hierarchical.

• The feudal system began to decline as labor shortages increased the bargaining power of peasants.

• The feudal system expanded as more land became available.

• The feudal system remained unchanged despite the Black Death.

Who invented the movable-type printing press around 1440 CE?

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Isaac Newton

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Galileo Galilei

The Battle of Agincourt in 1415 CE was significant because:

• it marked the end of the Hundred Years' War.

• it was a decisive English victory in the Hundred Years' War.

• it led to the signing of the Magna Carta.

• it resulted in the unification of England and France.

What is a longbow?

• A small bow used for short distances

• A large bow pulled by hand and used to shoot a long, feathered arrow

• A type of sword used in medieval battles

• A shield used by archers

Joan of Arc was a historical figure known for her role in which of the following events?

• The American Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Hundred Years' War

• The War of the Roses