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Who fought each other during the Hundred Years War?
Who fought each other during the Hundred Years War?
France and England
How long did the Hundred Years War last?
How long did the Hundred Years War last?
116 years
What was the cause of the Hundred Years War?
What was the cause of the Hundred Years War?
A struggle for the right to control France
Who was the Black Prince?
Who was the Black Prince?
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The Hundred Years War was a constant battle with fierce fighting and no periods of peace.
The Hundred Years War was a constant battle with fierce fighting and no periods of peace.
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Who was Joan of Arc?
Who was Joan of Arc?
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How did Joan of Arc die?
How did Joan of Arc die?
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What English weapon played a major part in their early victories?
What English weapon played a major part in their early victories?
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When did the Hundred Years War begin (year)?
When did the Hundred Years War begin (year)?
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What siege did Joan of Arc help break?
What siege did Joan of Arc help break?
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What were English raids into French land known as?
What were English raids into French land known as?
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The English army suffered greatly from what disease during the Battle of Agincourt?
The English army suffered greatly from what disease during the Battle of Agincourt?
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Who was the King of England during the battle of Agincourt?
Who was the King of England during the battle of Agincourt?
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What was the English longbow made out of?
What was the English longbow made out of?
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What were some famous battles of the Hundred Years War?
What were some famous battles of the Hundred Years War?
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How many Crusades to the Holy Lands did Europeans make?
How many Crusades to the Holy Lands did Europeans make?
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Who fought each other in the Crusades?
Who fought each other in the Crusades?
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Who was the first to call for a Crusade?
Who was the first to call for a Crusade?
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Out of all the Crusades, which one was the only military success?
Out of all the Crusades, which one was the only military success?
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The city of Jerusalem is important to what three major religions?
The city of Jerusalem is important to what three major religions?
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What did the Seljuk Turks do to instigate the First Crusade?
What did the Seljuk Turks do to instigate the First Crusade?
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Who sought help from the west regarding the invasion of the Seljuk Turks?
Who sought help from the west regarding the invasion of the Seljuk Turks?
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Why did people join in fighting in the Crusades?
Why did people join in fighting in the Crusades?
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Which Crusade did not retake Jerusalem but did gain the right for Christian pilgrims to visit?
Which Crusade did not retake Jerusalem but did gain the right for Christian pilgrims to visit?
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What was the symbol of the Crusaders?
What was the symbol of the Crusaders?
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Christians were motivated to participate in the Crusades for which reasons?
Christians were motivated to participate in the Crusades for which reasons?
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What did Pope Urban II promise to Christians who joined the Crusade?
What did Pope Urban II promise to Christians who joined the Crusade?
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What were some effects of the Crusades on Europe?
What were some effects of the Crusades on Europe?
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What happened after the Christian Crusaders massacred the Muslims and Jews in Jerusalem?
What happened after the Christian Crusaders massacred the Muslims and Jews in Jerusalem?
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Which was an impact upon Jews as a result of the Crusades?
Which was an impact upon Jews as a result of the Crusades?
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Describe the Children's Crusade (1212).
Describe the Children's Crusade (1212).
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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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