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Quiz about Hundred Years War
Quiz about Hundred Years War

Hundred Years' War Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz on the Hundred Years' War. There is a variety of questions, ranging from simple facts to little known, obscure details. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by fleecyewe. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
fleecyewe
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
84,230
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
5580
Last 3 plays: Guest 94 (6/15), Guest 50 (5/15), Guest 185 (12/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. The Hundred Years' War lasted how many years? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. The English Army had gained much experience on the battlefield due to which recent war that they fought? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. In the later stages of the Hundred Years' War the English army was made up primarily of which of these? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. The English Army fought in what battle formation? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. The trained English longbowman could loose a maximum of how many arrows in a minute? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. The Genoese Crossbowmen used by the French army could out-range the English longbowmen.


Question 7 of 15
7. The English army suffered greatly from what disease during the Battle of Agincourt? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Why is the Battle of Sluys considered an unusual battle? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. What was Jeanne d'Arc's (Joan of Arc's) primary weapon? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. The English won the Hundred Years' War.


Question 11 of 15
11. Edward IV was commonly called The Black Prince.


Question 12 of 15
12. What year was the Battle of Crecy fought? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Edward III first used a cannon in the Battle of Crecy.


Question 14 of 15
14. Due to the Black Death Edward III started recruiting __________. Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Who was the King of England during the Battle of Agincourt?

Answer: (Name followed by Roman numeral)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The Hundred Years' War lasted how many years?

Answer: 116

The Hundred Years' War started in 1337 and ended in 1453, thus it spanned 116 years.
2. The English Army had gained much experience on the battlefield due to which recent war that they fought?

Answer: The Scottish Wars

During the reigns of Edward I Longshanks and Edward II, the English Army engaged in constant warfare against the Scots in an attempt to conquer the whole island of Britain.
3. In the later stages of the Hundred Years' War the English army was made up primarily of which of these?

Answer: Archers - Longbowmen

The English army in the early 15th century was primarily composed of longbowmen, who were highly effective.
4. The English Army fought in what battle formation?

Answer: Herce

The Herce formation was the typical battle formation used. This was a formation where two triangular blocks of archers stood on either side of dismounted men-at-arms creating a funnel which was difficult to break down.
5. The trained English longbowman could loose a maximum of how many arrows in a minute?

Answer: 12

The English archers were highly skilled and could loose up to 12 arrows in a minute with great accuracy.
6. The Genoese Crossbowmen used by the French army could out-range the English longbowmen.

Answer: False

The range of the crossbow of the time could not be compared to that of the longbow. Later, with the creation of the steel bow crossbow they would become similar in range.
7. The English army suffered greatly from what disease during the Battle of Agincourt?

Answer: Dysentery

Dysentery was so common among the English that many of the archers during the battle fought naked from the waist down!
8. Why is the Battle of Sluys considered an unusual battle?

Answer: It was a naval battle

The Battle of Sluys was a naval battle in the 'pre-bombardment' period, thus ships full of soldiers would try to board other ships and attempt to kill or capture all on board.
9. What was Jeanne d'Arc's (Joan of Arc's) primary weapon?

Answer: None, she carried nothing but a banner

Though she had a sword, Jeanne d'Arc would carry nothing but a banner into battle.
10. The English won the Hundred Years' War.

Answer: False

It one was of the few very wars lost by the English.
11. Edward IV was commonly called The Black Prince.

Answer: False

The Black Prince was the nickname of Edward, the eldest son of Edward III. He died in 1376 without ever becoming King. The next King of England was his son, Richard II.
12. What year was the Battle of Crecy fought?

Answer: 1346

13. Edward III first used a cannon in the Battle of Crecy.

Answer: True

This is the first instance of the use of a cannon in Europe.
14. Due to the Black Death Edward III started recruiting __________.

Answer: Prisoners

The jails were emptied and all the able-bodied prisoners were sent to war in France.
15. Who was the King of England during the Battle of Agincourt?

Answer: Henry V

The modern French name of the place is Azincourt.
Source: Author fleecyewe

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