c1250–c1500: Medieval warfare and English society (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did the Battle of Agincourt take place?
In which year did the Battle of Agincourt take place?
1415
Approximately how many troops did the English army have at Agincourt?
Approximately how many troops did the English army have at Agincourt?
8,000 troops
What proportion of the English army were longbowmen?
What proportion of the English army were longbowmen?
About 75%
How did the heavy, wet clay soil affect the French forces?
How did the heavy, wet clay soil affect the French forces?
It hindered heavy cavalry movement
What was the purpose of the sharpened stakes Henry V ordered planted?
What was the purpose of the sharpened stakes Henry V ordered planted?
To stop charging cavalry & horses
How many arrows per minute could English longbowmen fire collectively?
How many arrows per minute could English longbowmen fire collectively?
100,000 arrows
How did French knights view attacks by English archers?
How did French knights view attacks by English archers?
As dishonorable & unchivalrous
Why did Henry V position his army at the narrowest point of terrain?
Why did Henry V position his army at the narrowest point of terrain?
To funnel French into tighter space
What happened in the first phase of the Battle of Agincourt?
What happened in the first phase of the Battle of Agincourt?
French cavalry charged English
Which effective decision did Henry V make during the battle?
Which effective decision did Henry V make during the battle?
He fought alongside his soldiers
How did woodland areas benefit the English position?
How did woodland areas benefit the English position?
Protected flanks from side attacks
What did Agincourt demonstrate about medieval warfare?
What did Agincourt demonstrate about medieval warfare?
Superior tactics beat superior numbers