From Samurai to Pharaohs: Medieval History Challenge

Question 1

Why is the tomb of Tutankhamun so famous?

Accepted Answer

It was found completely intact

Question 2

How old was Tutankhamun when he became pharaoh?

Accepted Answer

9

Question 3

What invention was made in China before it was known in Europe?

Accepted Answer

Gunpowder

Question 4

Which dynasty built the Grand Canal?

Accepted Answer

Sui

Question 5

What river was central to Egyptian life?

Accepted Answer

Nile

Question 6

Who were ronin?

Accepted Answer

Samurai without a master

Question 7

Which natural disaster frequently affected Japan?

Accepted Answer

Earthquakes

Question 8

What was the major product traded from China?

Accepted Answer

Silk

Question 9

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

Accepted Answer

Divine approval to rule

Question 10

What did the Silk Road connect China to?

Accepted Answer

Europe

Question 11

What was the purpose of pyramids?

Accepted Answer

Tombs for pharaohs

Question 12

Who lived and worked on manors?

Accepted Answer

Serfs

Question 13

What were the Crusades?

Accepted Answer

Holy wars

Question 14

Which class was considered lowest in medieval Japanese society?

Accepted Answer

Merchants

Question 15

What is a pagoda?

Accepted Answer

Temple structure

Question 16

Which religion entered China via the Silk Road?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

Question 17

What did knights promise to uphold?

Accepted Answer

The code of chivalry

Question 18

What building was central to medieval towns?

Accepted Answer

Cathedral

Question 19

What writing system did Egyptians use?

Accepted Answer

Hieroglyphics

Question 20

What was the main religion in medieval Japan?

Accepted Answer

Shinto and Buddhism

Question 21

Who was the head of the Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

Pope

Question 22

Which dynasty is known for its golden age in art and literature?

Accepted Answer

Tang

Question 23

Which weapon is most associated with the samurai?

Accepted Answer

Katana (sword)

Question 24

Which country most influenced Japanese culture early on?

Accepted Answer

China

Question 25

What were Egyptian rulers called?

Accepted Answer

Pharaohs

Question 26

What was the real source of power in medieval Japan?

Accepted Answer

Shogun

Question 27

Where was Tutankhamun’s tomb discovered?

Accepted Answer

Valley of the King

Question 28

What caused the death of millions in 14th century Europe?

Accepted Answer

Black Death

Question 29

What material was Tutankhamun’s inner coffin made of?

Accepted Answer

Gold

Question 30

What were Chinese scholar-officials selected by?

Accepted Answer

Exams

Question 31

What invention helped spread knowledge in late medieval Europe?

Accepted Answer

Printing press

Question 32

Who were the daimyo?

Accepted Answer

Land-owning lords

Question 33

What body part was weighed during the Egyptian judgment of the dead?

Accepted Answer

Heart

Question 34

What was the main purpose of the Great Wall of China?

Accepted Answer

Defense

Question 35

Which old Egyptian custom was still used in medieval times?

Accepted Answer

Embalming and mummification practices

Question 36

What code guided samurai behaviour?

Accepted Answer

Bushido

Question 37

What system organized medieval European society?

Accepted Answer

Feudalism

Question 38

Which philosophy influenced the Chinese civil service?

Accepted Answer

Confucianism

Question 39

Which language was used by the Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

Latin

Question 40

Who was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 CE?

Accepted Answer

Charlemagne

From Samurai to Pharaohs: Medieval History Challenge

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From Samurai to Pharaohs: Medieval History Challenge

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