Black Death and Hundred Years' War

What were the social and economic consequences of the Black Death in the Late Middle Ages?

• Increased population and urbanization

• Decline in population and labor shortages

• Rise in agricultural production

• Growth of the Christian Church

How did the Hundred Years’ War contribute to a growing sense of national identity in France and England?

• By promoting religious unity

• By fostering economic cooperation

• By creating a common enemy

• By establishing a shared language

What was one of the main causes of the spread of the Black Death according to the document?

• Overpopulation and malnutrition

• Advanced medical practices

• Increased trade routes

• Religious pilgrimages

What role did flagellants play during the plague?

• They were medical doctors treating the sick

• They were religious extremists who whipped themselves

• They were merchants selling remedies

• They were government officials enforcing quarantine

How were Jews used as scapegoats during the plague?

• They were blamed for spreading the disease

• They were praised for their medical knowledge

• They were ignored by society

• They were given leadership roles

How did the 1351 English Parliament respond to the labor shortages caused by the Black Death?

• By increasing wages for all workers

• By passing the Statute of Laborers to limit wages to pre-pandemic numbers

• By abolishing taxes on peasants

• By encouraging immigration from rural areas

What was a result of the threat of death during the Black Death in terms of consumer behavior?

• People saved more money for future security

• People demanded luxury goods immediately

• People stopped buying manufactured goods

• People focused on agricultural investments

What significant event demonstrated the superiority of paid professional armies over noble cavalry?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The Hundred Years' War

• The War of the Roses

• The Battle of Hastings

What was a major weakness of France during the Hundred Years' War?

• Lack of a strong navy

• Internal social conflicts and disunity

• Insufficient population compared to England

• Lack of natural resources

What strategic advantage did English archers have during the conflicts described?

• They could fire six arrows a minute and pierce armor at two hundred yards.

• They had superior cavalry tactics.

• They used crossbows for long-range attacks.

• They had more soldiers than the French.