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What was the main cause of the Peasants' Revolt of 1381?

  • Support for the English king’s claims to France
  • A call for greater military action
  • High taxes and unfair treatment of peasants (correct)
  • Desire for more land among the nobles
  • Who led the Peasants' Revolt of 1381?

  • Wat Tyler (correct)
  • King Edward III
  • Richard II
  • John of Gaunt
  • What significant event marked the end of the Peasants' Revolt?

  • The execution of the peasants
  • The death of Wat Tyler (correct)
  • The reduction of the Poll Tax
  • The signing of a peace treaty
  • What major change in perception did the Peasants' Revolt signify?

    <p>An awakening among common people about their rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary conflict during the Hundred Years' War?

    <p>Territorial disputes between English and French royal families</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which weapons gave the English an advantage in the Hundred Years' War?

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

    What notable societal change followed the Hundred Years' War?

    <p>Transition in the primary language from French to English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one major consequence of the Black Death on the labor structure in England?

    <p>A demand for higher wages by laborers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Peasants' Revolt affect the relationship between common people and their rulers?

    <p>It showed common people could challenge their rulers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Poll Tax introduced by the king's government?

    <p>A fixed tax amount for everyone regardless of wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one reason Geoffrey Chaucer began writing in English instead of French?

    <p>The Hundred Years' War brought new stories and ideas into English literature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the nature of Chaucer's most famous work, 'The Canterbury Tales'?

    <p>A collection of stories shared among travelers on a pilgrimage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant contribution did John Wycliffe make to religious literature?

    <p>He translated the Bible into English for the first time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group followed John Wycliffe's ideas and spread them around England?

    <p>The Lollards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major change occurred in the English language around the time of the Age of Chaucer?

    <p>English was adopted as the main language in various areas of society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During Chaucer's travels, which countries did he predominantly visit?

    <p>Italy and France.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the impacts of the Hundred Years' War on English literature?

    <p>It encouraged the use of English in literature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Chaucer's writing style differ from most writers of his time?

    <p>He used English and made literature accessible to ordinary people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the belief of the Lollards regarding the Church's wealth and power?

    <p>They felt the Church had become too rich and powerful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the societal effects of Wycliffe's translation of the Bible into English?

    <p>It created a greater desire for reading among ordinary people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Age of Chaucer (1350-1400)

    • The Peasants' Revolt of 1381: A significant uprising of common people protesting harsh living conditions and unfair taxation after the Black Death. The Poll Tax, requiring everyone to pay the same amount regardless of wealth, fueled the revolt. Led by Wat Tyler, peasants marched on London, demanding an end to the Poll Tax, slavery, and fair treatment. The revolt ended with Tyler's death, arrests, and executions of leaders.
    • Key takeaway from the revolt: It showed common people could challenge authorities and marked a shift in societal perspectives on fairness.

    The Hundred Years' War (1337-1453)

    • A long series of wars between England and France, primarily due to English kings claiming the French throne.
    • England's victories in battles, especially those using longbows, fostered national pride and strengthened English identity and culture.
    • The use of English increased in everyday life. Knights and soldiers started using English, contributing to the language's prominence. Geoffrey Chaucer's shift to English writing was influenced by this trend.
    • The war significantly changed English language, culture and literature, involving stories of battles, heroism and chivalry.

    Geoffrey Chaucer

    • Lived from approximately 1340-1400.
    • A civil servant working for the king, often on diplomatic missions to Europe.
    • Engaged with European literature, particularly from Italy, influencing his style.
    • His famous work, The Canterbury Tales, presented a collection of stories told by diverse travelers on a pilgrimage to Canterbury.
    • Unique for being written in English, depicting all social classes (not just nobles).
    • This contributed to making English a language for great literature and is often referred to as the "Father of English Literature."

    John Wycliffe and the Lollards

    • John Wycliffe was a late 1300s priest and teacher at Oxford University.
    • He advocated significant reform within the Church.
    • He believed everyone should be able to read the Bible, leading to the first English translation of the Bible with his followers, the Lollards.
    • Lollards spread the translated Bible and promoted religious and social awareness of the Bible's importance.
    • Wycliffe and his Lollards challenged the Church's wealth and power, pushing for religious reform for common people to read the bible freely.
    • This movement spurred interest in English translations and individual interpretations of religious texts.

    Rise of English Language

    • By 1400, English had become the primary language in England (government, courts, etc.).
    • The Hundred Years' War was a major factor in this shift, as English replaced French in importance.
    • English evolved into Middle English, blending Old English and French elements.
    • Writers like Chaucer established English as a powerful tool for writing and storytelling by taking aspects of European literature.

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    Test your knowledge on the pivotal events of the Age of Chaucer, including the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 and the Hundred Years' War. Explore the causes and implications of these historical events, and understand how they influenced social dynamics and national identity. Dive deep into the themes of fairness and nationalism during this transformative period.

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