Battle of Poitiers (1356)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/battle-of-poitiers-1356

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of battle?September 19, 1356
2. What is the location?Near Poitiers, France
3. What happened at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356?The English, led by the Black Prince, used longbowmen and a strong defensive position to defeat the French army and capture King John II.
4. Why were the English longbowmen so effective?They could fire many arrows quickly, and the arrows could pierce French armor, killing horses and unhorsing knights.

Dynastic Claim: A claim to a throne or title based on family lineage and inheritance rights.
Chevauchée: A large-scale mounted raid designed to inflict economic damage and terrorize enemy populations.
Longbow: A powerful, tall bow requiring significant strength, capable of delivering armor-piercing arrows at long range.
Heavy Cavalry: Mounted soldiers equipped with heavy armor, often used for shock charges in medieval warfare.