England & her neighbours Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is artillery in this historical period?
Very large guns, in this period this included gunpowder canons that fire long distances
What is a hatchet?
Single handed axe with a wooden handle
What is heresy?
A belief that goes against the teachings of the Church
What is homage?
Special honour or respect shown to a person in public
What is a lance?
A spear used by soldiers on horseback
What is a mace?
A type of blunt weapon used for close combat
What is a polearm?
A sharp bladed handheld weapon on a wooden pole
What does relations mean in the context of people, groups, or countries?
The way in which two people, groups or countries behave towards each other
What is resistance?
Refusal to accept or obey something
What is a siege?
A military act of surrounding a city or base, attacking it, and cutting off supplies. The goal of a siege is to force the city or base to surrender
Who grew resistance in Scotland?
William Wallace and Robert Bruce
Who inspired French troops
Joan of Arc
Who did the people who lived in medieval Wales descend from?
Celtic Britons
