I WONDER - Were There Any Famous Sieges?

I WONDER - Were There Any Famous Sieges?

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History

KG - 6th Grade

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The video discusses significant sieges in history, focusing on the Siege of Orleans in 1429, where Joan of Arc played a crucial role in lifting the siege, and the Siege of Constantinople in 1453, which marked the fall of the Byzantine Empire due to the Ottomans' use of massive cannons. These events highlight pivotal moments that shaped world history.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Siege of Orleans in 1429?

It led to the fall of the Byzantine Empire.

It marked the end of the 100 Years War.

It was the first use of cannons in warfare.

Joan of Arc played a crucial role in lifting the siege.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the young French girl that helped lift the Siege of Orleans?

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Catherine de' Medici

Joan of Arc

Marie Curie

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which empire fell as a result of the Siege of Constantinople in 1453?

Ottoman Empire

Roman Empire

Byzantine Empire

Holy Roman Empire

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology did the Ottomans use to breach the walls of Constantinople?

Trebuchets

Battering rams

Massive cannons

Catapults

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major historical change was triggered by the fall of Constantinople?

The start of the Renaissance

The end of the Middle Ages

A significant shift in world history

The beginning of the Industrial Revolution