The Hundred Years' War: A Historical Overview
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What was the primary reason for the Hundred Years' War?

  • Dispute over the throne of England
  • Competition for control of valuable trade routes
  • Religious differences between England and France
  • Feuds over the French throne and valuable land (correct)

    • Which of the following regions was known for its wool production?

  • Flanders (correct)
  • Normandy
  • Aquitaine
  • Burgundy

    • What was the significance of the Battle of Crecy?

  • It resulted in the capture of the French king
  • It marked the beginning of the Hundred Years' War
  • It showed the superiority of heavy cavalry
  • It demonstrated the effectiveness of the longbow (correct)

    • Which of the following was NOT a claimant to the French throne during the Hundred Years' War?

    <p>Charles V of France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the duration of the Hundred Years' War?

    <p>116 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Lorenzo's actions during the Interdict?

    <p>He showed that money could be more influential than the Pope's authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key aspect of Humanism during the Renaissance?

    <p>The idea that human actions define their character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Petrarch's translations of classic works?

    <p>They made classic works accessible to a larger audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a characteristic of Renaissance art?

    <p>The focus on realistic and freer representations of the human form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Savonarola's Bonfire of Vanities?

    <p>It was a hypocritical act, as Savonarola was himself corrupt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the influence of Machiavelli's ideas on the development of modern politics?

    <p>They influenced the concept of check and balances in government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the Hanseatic League?

    <p>To protect and facilitate trade and commerce among member cities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major consequence of the rise of banking and investment in Florence?

    <p>Merchants and craftsmen were able to focus on their craft instead of monetary aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key strategy used by Cosimo de' Medici to protect Florence?

    <p>Using his wealth to aid the enemies of Florence's enemies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the origin of the word 'Hanse' in the Hanseatic League?

    <p>A German word for 'band' or 'troop'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the Medici family in Florence?

    <p>They were a powerful economic family that controlled Florence's economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant achievement of the Hanseatic League?

    <p>Defeating the King of Denmark to control sea lanes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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