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The safest part of the castle was the…?
Keep
Palisade
Bailey
Drawbridge
2
Peasants payed for their land by working in the...
None of the above
a and b
Lord's land
Knight's land
3
The Feudal system was introduced into England by…?
King Arthur
Queen Elisabeth
Charlemagne
William of Normandy
4
'Medieval' comes from the Latin words…
'medium aevum'
'medium era'
'medium fries'
'medium ages'
5
Scaling ladders were weapons of:
Defence
Attack
Neither
6
Many people in Medieval times could not read and write. How did they identify themselves?
Sign in front of their house
Word of mouth
Wear a badge
Coat of arms
7
Upper classes ate limited vegetables. Why?
They believed food from the ground was for the poor
They liked fruit more than vegetables
They didn't like the taste of it
They gave them to the peasants
8
Before being knighted by the king, what was the final stage of the knighthood process?
His sword is blessed by a priest
He promises to protect the poor and weak
He promises to be loyal and brave
He admits all his sins
9
These two periods include the Dark Ages, and the...
later Middle Ages
Light Ages
early Middle Ages
Stone Age
10
Which of the following is NOT an example of a 'cutting' weapon?
Mace
Crossbow
Pike
Sword
11
During this stage, the boy would become a…
Flower girl
Squire
Noble
Page boy
12
The Tenants-in-Chief payed rent in the form of _____________ and _______________
prayers and advice
loyalty and military support
crops and military support
crops and taxes
13
The Medieval times is split up into how many sub-periods?
1
3
2
0
14
So… did you like the topic 'Medieval Europe' ?
No
Half Half
Yee-ha!
Yes
15
Medieval Europeans accused others of witchcraft because of…
Jealousy
a and c
Compassion
Revenge
16
William gave ____ % of land to the Norman lords
25%
45%
50%
5%
17
Which of the following weapons is an example of a 'cutting' weapon?
Belfry
Rocks
Dagger
Bows
18
The Renaissance period lasted from the...
15th - 18th century
13th - 16th century
14th - 17th century
16th - 19th century
19
When there were no wars, knights participated in ______________ tournaments
Sword-fighting
Horse-riding
Jousting
Wrestling
20
There were no paid policemen in medieval times
False
True
21
What did Medieval Europeans NOT blame witches for:
Stillbirth of a baby
Famine
Loss of a battle
Plague
22
Peasants could own their own land...
True
False
23
Training for knighthood began at the age of…
4
6
9
7
24
Thank YOU Year 8 for being so attentive and hard-working
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25
Medieval architecture is a form of…?
Cultural violence
Cultural capital
Cultural legacy
Cultural diversity
26
What was the motte?
Ditch
Gate
Mound
River
27
Knights were expected to be chivalrous. What is NOT an example of a chivalrous action?
Helping the poor
Being a skilled fighter
Protecting women
Being loyal to the church
28
In a joust, 2 knights rode straight at each other holding a lance. How long was a lance?
4 metres
5 metres
3 metres
2 metres
29
What was the law and order system in Medieval Europe called?
Democracy
a and c
Feudalism
Feudal system
30
If someone saw a crime, they had to alert the town & chase the criminal. What was this called?
Moo and cry
Sue and cry
Hue and cry
Boo and cry
31
A good map needs ___ main features?
6
4
3
5
32
The Medieval period began in...
AD 600
AD 1500
500 BC
AD 500
33
What was the curfew in Medieval Europe?
8:30 - 9:30 pm
9 - 10 pm
8 - 9 pm
9:30 - 10:30 pm
34
At age ___ and on completing his training, the squire could become a knight
25
18
16
21
35
The _______________ provided the king with money, advice and prayers
Knights
Tenants-in-Chief
Sub-Tenants
Bishops
36
Castles were built for:
Protection
Housing soldiers
Dragons
a and d
37
Which weapons were used for BOTH attack and defence?
Crossbows, Stones, Gatehouse, Fire
Crossbows, Stones, Swords, Fire
Crossbows, Swords, Ballista, Catapult
Crossbows, Stones, Catapult, Fire
38
The 3 types of crime control in Medieval Europe were:
Hue and cry, Trial by combat, Public punishment
Hue and cry, Curfew, Public punishment
Hue and cry, Curfew, Oath swearing
Hue and cry, Curfew, Jail
39
Are you ready for this quiz?
Yee-ha!
Yes
No
Maybe
40
In the 13th century, ONLY men of noble birth could become knights
Anyone could become a knight
True
False
41
The main map features include...
Only a
Scale, North arrow and Border
a and b
Legend and Title
42
Ways of cooking in medieval times included:
BBQ, Spit roasting, Smoking
Blending, Spit roasting, Smoking
Baking, Spit roasting, Smoking
Baking, Frying, Smoking
43
This great leader created law and order during the Dark Ages. What is his name?
Charlie
Champagne
Charlemagne
William
44
The world of medieval Europe was a ____________ ___________ world
fairly unpopulated
largely populated
largely urban
largely rural
45
What is another word for the moat?
Tower
Ditch
Gate
Fort
46
What is the correct term for a giant crossbow?
Belfry
Ballista
Battering ram
Catapult
47
A page learnt many skills in the house of another noble family. What did he NOT learn to do?
Ride a horse
Hunt for wild animals
Be polite
Read and write
48
What did people from lower classes eat that upper classes DIDN'T?
Meat
Pottage
Bread
Cheese
49
Which crimes were considered MAJOR in medieval times?
Murder, Treason, Witchcraft
Stealing wood, Murder, Treason
Murder, Nagging husband
Stealing wood, Nagging husband
50
Which historical period came before the Medieval times?
Renaissance
Ancient Times
Modern Times
Prehistory
51
What percentage of land did William keep for himself?
5%
25%
20%
30%
52
In what year did William the Conquerer invade England?
1606
1066
1660
1666
53
At 14, the boy could become a squire. What is another term for a SQUIRE?
Older page-boy
Skilled fighter
McKnight
Knight-in-training
54
In the 'Ever After' clip, who came second in the triangle hierarchy?
Prince
Guard
Courtier
King
55
The 3 main castle types in Medieval Europe were...
Motte and bailey, Stone keep, Concentric
Stone Keep, Concentric, Hexagonal
Hogwarts, Disney, Quadrangle
Motte and bailey, Stone keep, Triangular
