Question

What is called the field of the cloth of the Gold?
A)The field of the cloth of the Gold was a meeting between Henry VIII and Francis I of France
B)The Field of the loth was a meeting between Henry VI and Francis III of France
C)The Field of cloth of Gold was a meeting between Henry VII and Francis II of France
D)The Field of cloth of Gold was a meeting between Henry VIII and Francis II of France

Answer 1

Hint: Both princes of England and France wished to be remembered as Renaissance princes who would select peace over conflict. The meeting was organized at the very edge of the English territory around Calais.

Complete answer: The Field of the Cloth of Gold was a royal summit meeting held in France. The summit was organized to reinforce the bonds of friendship between the two kings in the wake of the Anglo-French treaty of 1514. The meeting was an extremely lavish display of luxury between both King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France. Henry and Francis wanted to be seen as Revival princes. They were equally similar figures of the same age and dashing reputations so that there was almost certainly a mutual curiosity. The meeting was arranged to demonstrate how magnificent each court was, and how it could be a basis for mutual respect and peace among nations that were traditional enemies. Everything has been put in place to ensure that both groups are equal and the meeting took place at the very edge of the English territory around Calais. Each king was attempting to surpass the other, with blinding clothes, tents, huge feasts, music and games. Tents and suits displayed so much gold cloth, a precious fabric woven of silk and gold thread, that the site of the meeting was named after it. This encounter made a huge impact on contemporaries, but its political results were very insignificant.
Options B, C and D can be eliminated.
Option A is correct.

Note: The field of Cloth of Gold was a dual funded event by both France and England spending lavishly in the two-week event. Nearly 400,000 livres were spent roughly.