The purpose of punishments in Medieval Europe was to...

Deter people from commiting crimes

Who were included in the feudal hierarchy?

King, peasants, nobles, knights

Trial by combat involved...

The accused and victim fighting to the death

Any system that classifies its members from top to bottom

Which of the following were typically eaten by peasants?

Pottage of oats and grain, black bread

What was the legacy of the Magna Carta?

Established the basis of a modern democracy, Founded the term "rule of law", Foundation of individual rights

Land held by a vassal of a lord in return for his services

Common punishments for treason included...

Hung, drawn, and quartered or tongue cut off

Why did the Magna Carta come about?

The King was overcharging taxes

Who won the Battle of Hastings

William, Duke of Normandy, William the Conqueror

The main purpose of a castle was...

To be home to nobility and royalty, For protection and defence

What is a scold bridle?

A form of public humiliations for a woman's nagging

Which is not a primary source

A documentary on Medieval Europe

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1
Why were there so many wars during the transition from ancient to medieval times?
Weaponry advanced
An emperor was assassinated
Military strategy evolved
A power vacuum was created
2
Rule of law is...
When those not in power follow the law
When noone follows the law
When those in power follow the law
When everyone follows the law
3
Who introduced the feudal structure to England?
Harald Hardrada, King of Norway
Charlemagne, King of the Franks
Harold, King of England
William, Duke of Normandy
4
The Battle of Hastings involved the...
Huns and Saxons
Vikings and Normans
Vikings and Saxons
Normans and Saxons
5
The purpose of punishments in Medieval Europe was to...
Deter people from commiting crimes
Reduce the population
Encourage crimes
Provide entertainment for the villagers
6
In chronological order, which date comes first
436CE
596BC
391AD
422BCE
7
What year was the Battle of Hastings?
1066BCE
1066BC
1066AD
1066CE
8
When was the Magna Carta signed?
1235CE
1215CE
1215BCE
1066CE
9
Stealing was NOT punished with...
Stocks
Hanging
Public humilitation
A fine
10
What century was 2025BCE in?
20th
21st
None of the above
2nd
11
Who were included in the feudal hierarchy?
King, serf, church officials, nights
King, peasants, nobles, knights
Peasants, knights, church officials, nobles
Church officials, nobles, king, peasants
12
Magna Carta influenced Australia's Consititution
False
True
13
Trial by combat involved...
Militaries waging war
The accused and victim fighting to the death
Knights fighting noblemen
The accused fighting the victim's father to the death
14
What era came after the "Dark Ages"?
Industrial revolution
Era of enlightenment
Renaissance
the Middle Ages
15
Which of the following was not a punishment in medieval Europe?
Trial by water
Trial by fire
Trial by examination
Trial by combat
16
The Medieval Ages were also known as...
The Stone Age
The Industrial Era
The Dark Age
The Enlightenment
17
What were materials worn by royalty?
Purple silk
Wool and linen
Satin and velvet
Tunics and stockings
18
Trade between societies enabled...
Sharing of belief systems
Sharing of culture
All of the above
Sharing of goods
19
The King's ability to have power was called...
The Sublime Right to Govern
The Sublime Right to Rule
The Divine Right to Govern
The Divine Right to Rule
20
What century is the 1487CE?
None of the above
15th
5th
14th
21
A hierarchy is...
A triangular shaped system
Any system that classifies it members from bottom to top
Any system that classifies its members from top to bottom
Any system that classifies its members from richest to poorest
22
The code of conduct followed by Knights was known as...
Niceties
Chivalry
Gentlemanly
Shivery
23
Which of the following were typically eaten by peasants?
McDonalds
Pottage of oats and grain, black bread
Peacock, fresh fruit and vege
Pork, sausage and beans
24
What was the legacy of the Magna Carta?
None of the above
Established the basis of a modern democracy
Founded the term "rule of law"
Foundation of individual rights
25
What is a fief?
A deep trench filled with water dug around a castle
A term for a thick soup or stew
Land held by a vassal of a lord in return for his services
Semi-free peasant who worked his lord's land
26
Common punishments for treason included...
Hung, drawn, and quartered or tongue cut off
Tongue cut off
Hanging or beheading
Stocks, beating, hanging
27
What King signed the Magna Carta?
King Edward
King John
King Harold
King George
28
What is the Bayeux Tapestry about?
Battle of Britain
Battle of Hastings
War of Roses
100 year war
29
William, Duke of Normany, was also known as...
King of the Vikings
King of the Frank
The Conqueror
The Confessor
30
What century was 523CE in?
16th
None of the above
5th
6th
31
The wooden castle was called
Concentric Castle
Motte and Bailey
Stone Castle with Keep
Wooden Fort
32
Which religion spread during Medieval Europe?
Christianity
Judaism
Catholocism
Islam
33
Witches were subject to...
Trial by water
All of the above
Denailing devices
None of the above
34
Why did the Magna Carta come about?
The people did not want a King ordained by God
The King was overcharging taxes
The people wanted a new king
The King was stealing land
35
Who won the Battle of Hastings
William, Duke of Normandy
William the Conqueror
Harold Godwinson
Harald Hardrada
36
The main purpose of a castle was...
To be home to nobility and royalty
To prevent peasants from escaping
For protection and defence
To look regal
37
What is a scold bridle?
A form of public humiliations for a woman's nagging
Boiling head gear for a horse
Headgear for someone who was scolded
Scolding a bride
38
Which is not a primary source
Anne Frank's diary
A dinosaur fossil
Ancient Roman coin
A documentary on Medieval Europe
39
The castle with 2 walls was called...
Walled Castle
Concentric Castle
Motte and bailey
Stone Castle with Keep
40
Who is at the bottom of the Feudal Pyramid?
Knights
Dogs
Nobles
Serfs and peasants

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