Q.1 When did the Hundred Years' War begin?
1337
1415
1204
1250
Explanation - The Hundred Years' War officially began in 1337 between England and France over dynastic claims.
Correct answer is: 1337
Q.2 Which two countries primarily fought in the Hundred Years' War?
England and France
Spain and Portugal
Germany and Italy
Scotland and Ireland
Explanation - The war was mainly fought between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France.
Correct answer is: England and France
Q.3 Who was the English king at the start of the Hundred Years' War?
Edward III
Henry V
Richard II
John of Gaunt
Explanation - Edward III of England claimed the French throne, sparking the Hundred Years' War.
Correct answer is: Edward III
Q.4 The Battle of Crécy in 1346 was notable for the use of what weapon?
Longbow
Cannon
Crossbow
Pike
Explanation - The English longbow was a decisive weapon in many battles, including Crécy.
Correct answer is: Longbow
Q.5 What major French heroine emerged during the later stages of the war?
Joan of Arc
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Catherine de' Medici
Isabella of France
Explanation - Joan of Arc inspired French forces and played a key role in lifting the Siege of Orléans.
Correct answer is: Joan of Arc
Q.6 Which treaty temporarily ended hostilities in 1360?
Treaty of Brétigny
Treaty of Troyes
Treaty of Verdun
Treaty of Paris
Explanation - The Treaty of Brétigny in 1360 granted Edward III territories but did not bring lasting peace.
Correct answer is: Treaty of Brétigny
Q.7 Henry V’s famous victory in 1415 was at which battle?
Agincourt
Poitiers
Crécy
Orléans
Explanation - At Agincourt, Henry V’s forces defeated a much larger French army.
Correct answer is: Agincourt
Q.8 What was one of the main causes of the Hundred Years' War?
Dispute over French throne succession
Religious differences
Trade with the Ottomans
Disagreement over the papacy
Explanation - Edward III of England claimed the French crown after the Capetian dynasty ended, sparking war.
Correct answer is: Dispute over French throne succession
Q.9 Which king signed the Treaty of Troyes in 1420?
Charles VI of France
Henry IV of England
Philip IV of France
Edward II of England
Explanation - The treaty disinherited the Dauphin and recognized Henry V of England as heir to the French throne.
Correct answer is: Charles VI of France
Q.10 What role did the Black Death play during the Hundred Years' War?
It paused fighting temporarily
It ended the war
It strengthened armies
It brought England victory
Explanation - The Black Death reduced populations, temporarily halting major military campaigns.
Correct answer is: It paused fighting temporarily
Q.11 Which French king finally expelled the English from almost all French territory?
Charles VII
Louis XI
Philip VI
Francis I
Explanation - Charles VII reorganized the French army and ended English control in France, except Calais.
Correct answer is: Charles VII
Q.12 What city’s siege in 1429 marked a turning point due to Joan of Arc?
Orléans
Paris
Rouen
Calais
Explanation - The lifting of the Siege of Orléans inspired French morale and was a key turning point.
Correct answer is: Orléans
Q.13 The Hundred Years' War ended in what year?
1453
1492
1431
1476
Explanation - The war concluded in 1453 with the French victory at the Battle of Castillon.
Correct answer is: 1453
Q.14 Which battle in 1356 saw the French king captured?
Poitiers
Agincourt
Crécy
Castillon
Explanation - At Poitiers, the French king John II was captured by English forces under the Black Prince.
Correct answer is: Poitiers
Q.15 The English army was often outnumbered but had success due to what tactic?
Use of longbowmen
Heavy cavalry charges
Naval blockades
Fortified castles
Explanation - English longbowmen gave a strategic advantage against larger French armies.
Correct answer is: Use of longbowmen
Q.16 What happened to Joan of Arc in 1431?
She was executed by burning
She was crowned queen
She led England’s army
She escaped to Spain
Explanation - Joan of Arc was captured by the Burgundians, handed to the English, and executed in Rouen.
Correct answer is: She was executed by burning
Q.17 The war strengthened which sense in both England and France?
National identity
Religious unity
Feudal ties
Royal marriage alliances
Explanation - The Hundred Years' War helped develop stronger national identities in both kingdoms.
Correct answer is: National identity
Q.18 Who was known as the Black Prince?
Edward, Prince of Wales
Henry V
Richard II
John of Gaunt
Explanation - The Black Prince, son of Edward III, was a key commander at battles like Poitiers.
Correct answer is: Edward, Prince of Wales
Q.19 Which important port city remained under English control after 1453?
Calais
Rouen
Bordeaux
Orléans
Explanation - Calais remained under English control until 1558, long after the Hundred Years’ War ended.
Correct answer is: Calais
Q.20 Which military innovation became more prominent in the later stages of the war?
Gunpowder artillery
War elephants
Greek fire
Triremes
Explanation - The Battle of Castillon in 1453 showcased the decisive use of cannons in warfare.
Correct answer is: Gunpowder artillery
Q.21 Which English king married Catherine of Valois as part of the Treaty of Troyes?
Henry V
Edward III
Henry VI
Richard II
Explanation - Henry V married Catherine of Valois, daughter of Charles VI of France, in 1420.
Correct answer is: Henry V
Q.22 The Burgundians played what role in the conflict?
Allies of England at times
Always allies of France
Neutral peacemakers
Vikings raiding coasts
Explanation - The Duchy of Burgundy sometimes allied with England, influencing the balance of power.
Correct answer is: Allies of England at times
Q.23 The Hundred Years' War contributed to the decline of what system?
Feudalism
Capitalism
Monasticism
Slavery
Explanation - The war accelerated the decline of feudalism and strengthened centralized monarchies.
Correct answer is: Feudalism
Q.24 Who was the father of Henry V?
Henry IV
Edward III
Richard II
Edward, the Black Prince
Explanation - Henry IV, first king of the Lancastrian dynasty, was the father of Henry V.
Correct answer is: Henry IV
Q.25 The Hundred Years’ War is often divided into how many main phases?
Three
Two
Four
Five
Explanation - Historians divide the war into three main phases, separated by periods of truce.
Correct answer is: Three