New weapons and formations (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which period did revolutionary changes in medieval warfare lead to the mounted knight's decline?
In which period did revolutionary changes in medieval warfare lead to the mounted knight's decline?
1250-1500
Which English monarch introduced the longbow into English armies during the 1290s?
Which English monarch introduced the longbow into English armies during the 1290s?
Edward I
How many arrows per minute could English archers fire with the longbow?
How many arrows per minute could English archers fire with the longbow?
15 arrows per minute
What was the effective striking range of the longbow?
What was the effective striking range of the longbow?
200 metres
What type of armour could longbow arrows penetrate?
What type of armour could longbow arrows penetrate?
Chainmail armour
Who developed the schiltron formation used by Scottish forces?
Who developed the schiltron formation used by Scottish forces?
William Wallace
What shape patterns were used in the schiltron formation?
What shape patterns were used in the schiltron formation?
Circular or square
In which year did the schiltron prove effective against English cavalry at Stirling Bridge?
In which year did the schiltron prove effective against English cavalry at Stirling Bridge?
1314
From which country did gunpowder technology originate before arriving in Europe?
From which country did gunpowder technology originate before arriving in Europe?
China
By what year had cannon become standard siege weapons across European armies?
By what year had cannon become standard siege weapons across European armies?
1450
What were trunnions in cannon development?
What were trunnions in cannon development?
Pivoting supports for aiming
What replaced feudal military obligations as kings' primary military source?
What replaced feudal military obligations as kings' primary military source?
Mercenary companies