The Hundred Years' War

Description: The Hundred Years' War was a series of conflicts fought between England and France from 1337 to 1453. The war was fought over the English claim to the French throne.
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What was the main cause of the Hundred Years' War?

  1. The English claim to the French throne

  2. The French claim to the English throne

  3. The Scottish claim to the English throne

  4. The Welsh claim to the English throne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The English kings claimed the French throne through their descent from King Edward III, who was the grandson of King Philip IV of France.

When did the Hundred Years' War begin?

  1. 1337

  2. 1340

  3. 1345

  4. 1350


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hundred Years' War began in 1337 when King Edward III of England invaded France.

When did the Hundred Years' War end?

  1. 1453

  2. 1450

  3. 1445

  4. 1440


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hundred Years' War ended in 1453 when the English were defeated at the Battle of Castillon.

Who was the English king who claimed the French throne at the start of the Hundred Years' War?

  1. Edward III

  2. Richard II

  3. Henry IV

  4. Henry V


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

King Edward III of England claimed the French throne at the start of the Hundred Years' War.

Who was the French king at the start of the Hundred Years' War?

  1. Philip VI

  2. John II

  3. Charles V

  4. Charles VI


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

King Philip VI of France was the French king at the start of the Hundred Years' War.

Which battle is considered to be the turning point of the Hundred Years' War?

  1. The Battle of Agincourt

  2. The Battle of Crécy

  3. The Battle of Poitiers

  4. The Battle of Castillon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Agincourt is considered to be the turning point of the Hundred Years' War. The English army, led by King Henry V, defeated the French army, led by Constable Charles d'Albret.

Who was the French heroine who led the French army to victory at the Battle of Orleans?

  1. Joan of Arc

  2. Catherine de' Medici

  3. Marie Antoinette

  4. Eleanor of Aquitaine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Joan of Arc was the French heroine who led the French army to victory at the Battle of Orleans.

What was the outcome of the Hundred Years' War?

  1. The English won and gained control of France

  2. The French won and gained control of England

  3. The war ended in a stalemate

  4. The war was abandoned


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The French won the Hundred Years' War and gained control of England.

What was the impact of the Hundred Years' War on England?

  1. It led to the decline of the English monarchy

  2. It led to the rise of the English Parliament

  3. It led to the English Reformation

  4. It led to the English Civil War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hundred Years' War led to the decline of the English monarchy. The war was very expensive and it led to a great deal of debt. This weakened the monarchy and led to the rise of the English Parliament.

What was the impact of the Hundred Years' War on France?

  1. It led to the decline of the French monarchy

  2. It led to the rise of the French Parliament

  3. It led to the French Reformation

  4. It led to the French Revolution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hundred Years' War led to the decline of the French monarchy. The war was very expensive and it led to a great deal of debt. This weakened the monarchy and led to the rise of the French Parliament.

Which of the following battles was not a part of the Hundred Years' War?

  1. The Battle of Agincourt

  2. The Battle of Crécy

  3. The Battle of Hastings

  4. The Battle of Castillon


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Battle of Hastings was not a part of the Hundred Years' War. It was fought in 1066 between the English and the Normans.

Which of the following countries was not involved in the Hundred Years' War?

  1. England

  2. France

  3. Scotland

  4. Spain


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Spain was not involved in the Hundred Years' War.

Which of the following is not a famous battle from the Hundred Years' War?

  1. The Battle of Agincourt

  2. The Battle of Crécy

  3. The Battle of Poitiers

  4. The Battle of Waterloo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Battle of Waterloo is not a famous battle from the Hundred Years' War. It was fought in 1815 between the French and the British.

Which of the following is not a famous person from the Hundred Years' War?

  1. Joan of Arc

  2. King Henry V of England

  3. King Charles VI of France

  4. Napoleon Bonaparte


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Napoleon Bonaparte is not a famous person from the Hundred Years' War. He was a French military leader who lived in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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