Black Plague & 100 Years War Flashcards
Who are the four Horsemen of the apocalypse
Death, Famine, War, Disease
What is the basis of fear?
Death; the unknown
Where in the world of the black plague begin?
Gobi Desert, Mongolia
Where in Europe did the black plague begin?
Italy
How did people in society response to the black plague?
Witchcraft, bad behavior, turned to religion
What group of people were blamed for the plague?
The Jews
What individual was blamed for the plague?
Rabbi Peyret
Due to social and economic problems, what broke out throughout Europe?
Riots/worker revolts
Who was the Pope who ran away from Italy because of the plague?
Pope Clement V
Where did Pope Clement V run away to?
Avignon, France
What religious reformer said “look to the Bible for answers”?
John Wycliffe
What religious reformer was killed because he was a threat?
Jan Hus
Why did English believe they had claims to French lands?
Duke William stole the English crown
What was the 100 years war actually about?
Power/global influence
Name one of the early victories the English had.
Crecy
What weapon helped the English win?
the long bow
Who was the uncrowned King of France?
Charles VII
Who captured Joan of Arc and turned her over to the English?
Burgundians
What was Joan of Arc accused of by the English?
Witchcraft
Why didn’t the king save Joan of arc?
To sacrifice her/to use her as a martyr
What new weapon helped win most of their land back?
Cannon
How does the 100 years war impact the king?
makes him more powerful
What does Parliament control which brings more power to England?
Power of the purse
As Knights became less important, who became more important because of technology?
Common soldier becomes more important
