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Who fought each other during the Hundred Years War?

France and England

How long did the Hundred Years War last?

116 years

What was the cause of the Hundred Years War?

A struggle for the right to control France

Who was the Black Prince?

<p>Edward of Woodstock</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Hundred Years War was a constant battle with fierce fighting and no periods of peace.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Joan of Arc?

<p>French heroine of the Hundred Years' War</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Joan of Arc die?

<p>She was burned to death by the English</p> Signup and view all the answers

What English weapon played a major part in their early victories?

<p>The English longbow</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Hundred Years War begin (year)?

<p>1337</p> Signup and view all the answers

What siege did Joan of Arc help break?

<p>The Siege of Orleans</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were English raids into French land known as?

<p>Crecy Campaign</p> Signup and view all the answers

The English army suffered greatly from what disease during the Battle of Agincourt?

<p>Dysentery</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the King of England during the battle of Agincourt?

<p>Henry V</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the English longbow made out of?

<p>Yew wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some famous battles of the Hundred Years War?

<p>Crecy, Poitiers, Agincourt, Siege of Orleans, Castillon</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Crusades to the Holy Lands did Europeans make?

<p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who fought each other in the Crusades?

<p>Europeans (Christianity) and Arabs (Islam)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first to call for a Crusade?

<p>Pope Urban II</p> Signup and view all the answers

Out of all the Crusades, which one was the only military success?

<p>First</p> Signup and view all the answers

The city of Jerusalem is important to what three major religions?

<p>Christianity, Islam, Judaism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Seljuk Turks do to instigate the First Crusade?

<p>Stopped the pilgrimage of Christians into Jerusalem</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who sought help from the west regarding the invasion of the Seljuk Turks?

<p>Emperor of the Byzantine Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did people join in fighting in the Crusades?

<p>To recapture Holy Lands, gain riches and lands, and seek forgiveness of sins</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Crusade did not retake Jerusalem but did gain the right for Christian pilgrims to visit?

<p>The Third Crusade</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the symbol of the Crusaders?

<p>Red Cross</p> Signup and view all the answers

Christians were motivated to participate in the Crusades for which reasons?

<p>To gain land, territory, and forgiveness of sins</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Pope Urban II promise to Christians who joined the Crusade?

<p>Forgiveness of their sins</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some effects of the Crusades on Europe?

<p>Lack of food, advancement of civilization, expansion of knowledge, end of feudalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened after the Christian Crusaders massacred the Muslims and Jews in Jerusalem?

<p>Christians established Crusader kingdoms; survivors were sold into slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which was an impact upon Jews as a result of the Crusades?

<p>Jews were expelled from England and France, forced into ghettos, and murdered</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the Children's Crusade (1212).

<p>A young boy started a crusade after believing he had a vision from Jesus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hundred Years War

  • Fought between France and England.
  • Lasted 116 years, from 1337 to 1453.
  • Caused by struggle for control of France.

Key Figures

  • Edward of Woodstock, known as the Black Prince, led England to victory at the Battle of Crecy.
  • Joan of Arc, a French heroine, unified and led France to victory, notably breaking the Siege of Orleans.
  • King Henry V was the English monarch during the Battle of Agincourt.

Significant Events and Battles

  • English victories were aided by the longbow, made from yew wood.
  • Important battles include Crecy (1346), Poitiers (1356), Agincourt (1415), and the Siege of Orleans (1428-1429).
  • The English army faced dysentery during the Battle of Agincourt.
  • Joan of Arc was executed by burning at the stake by the English.

Crusades

  • Series of 9 military campaigns between Europeans (Christians) and Arabs (Muslims).
  • Initiated by Pope Urban II calling for the First Crusade in 1096 after Seljuk Turks halted Christian pilgrimages to Jerusalem.
  • Only the First Crusade was a military success for the Christians.

Religious and Social Impact

  • Jerusalem is a sacred city for Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
  • The Third Crusade led by European kings did not reclaim Jerusalem but secured pilgrimage rights.
  • Participation in the Crusades was motivated by desires for land, sin forgiveness, adventure, and escape from feudal obligations.

Effects of the Crusades

  • Led to food shortages, advancements in civilization, increased trade, and significant human costs.
  • Resulted in the establishment of Crusader kingdoms following the sack of Jerusalem.
  • Major impacts on Jewish communities included expulsion, forced segregation into ghettos, and widespread violence.

Children's Crusade (1212)

  • Initiated by a young boy claiming to have a vision from Jesus encouraging a new crusade; ultimately led to tragic outcomes.

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