The Hundred Years’ War — United Kingdom & France (1337) — Questions and answers
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Why did King Edward III believe he should be the King of France?
Choices
- A) He was the bravest knight in England.
- B) His mother was the daughter of a former French King. ✓
- C) King Philip VI owed him a favor.
- D) He won a game against the French King.
Answer: B) His mother was the daughter of a former French King.
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Besides who should be king, what was another important reason for the conflict that Geoffrey Chaucer learned about?
Choices
- A) A disagreement about who had the prettiest horses.
- B) The French King was taxing the English wool trade too much. ✓
- C) They were fighting over who could build the tallest tower.
- D) One king stole the other king's favorite sword.
Answer: B) The French King was taxing the English wool trade too much.
From page 3
Where did the big war first begin between the English and French ships?
Choices
- A) In the middle of a forest.
- B) On a wide open grassy field.
- C) At sea, in the English Channel. ✓
- D) Inside a tall castle.
Answer: C) At sea, in the English Channel.
From page 4
How did King Philip VI feel when he saw his knights losing the battle at Crécy?
Choices
- A) He felt joyful and excited.
- B) He felt proud and strong.
- C) He felt dismayed and defeated. ✓
- D) He felt calm and relaxed.
Answer: C) He felt dismayed and defeated.
From page 5
What did the English army do to the city of Calais?
Choices
- A) They sent them a lot of delicious food.
- B) They helped them build new houses.
- C) They laid siege, blocking anyone from entering or leaving. ✓
- D) They joined the citizens for a big party.
Answer: C) They laid siege, blocking anyone from entering or leaving.
From page 6
What did Joan of Arc believe she was called to do for France?
Choices
- A) She believed she should become a princess.
- B) She believed saints commanded her to lead the French army against the English. ✓
- C) She believed she should open a new school for children.
- D) She believed she should make peace between the two kings immediately.
Answer: B) She believed saints commanded her to lead the French army against the English.
From page 7
How did Joan of Arc's leadership affect the French army at Orléans?
Choices
- A) She made them want to go home and rest.
- B) She made them confused and lost.
- C) She inspired them to fight bravely and win the battle. ✓
- D) She told them a story that made them sleepy.
Answer: C) She inspired them to fight bravely and win the battle.
From page 8
What was Joan of Arc put on trial for by the English?
Choices
- A) Stealing a horse.
- B) Wearing men's armor.
- C) Heresy, for claiming to hear voices from God. ✓
- D) Not speaking French properly.
Answer: C) Heresy, for claiming to hear voices from God.
From page 9
How did the Hundred Years' War finally end?
Choices
- A) The kings decided to have a dance-off.
- B) England successfully took over the French throne.
- C) The kings signed a treaty, and England gave up its claim to the French throne. ✓
- D) Everyone just stopped fighting without an agreement.
Answer: C) The kings signed a treaty, and England gave up its claim to the French throne.
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