A battle in northern France in which English longbowmen under Henry V decisively defeated a much larger French army in 1415

• A. Agincourt
• B. Urban II
• C. Joan of Arc
• D. Great Schism

Answer: (A)

This question tests knowledge of a landmark battle in the Hundred Years’ War where English longbowmen proved decisive against a larger French force. In 1415, Henry V led the English at Agincourt, in northern France. The French army, confident in its numbers and heavy cavalry, charged a well-organized English line supported by formidable longbowmen. The English fire disrupted and decimated the French cavalry and infantry, while difficult terrain—mud and narrow fields—hampered French movement and charges. The combination of disciplined infantry, strong leadership, and the longbow’s effective range and rate of fire allowed a smaller English force to rout a much larger opponent. The victory elevated English prestige, boosted morale, and had lasting political repercussions in the conflict, even as the war continued.

The other options aren’t battles tied to this event: Urban II was the pope who called for the First Crusade; Joan of Arc is associated with later campaigns around 1429; and the Great Schism refers to a church division rather than a battle.