6th, Middle Ages TEST

Question 1

Geoffrey Chaucer wrote the famous Canterbury Tales, a book about...

Accepted Answer

the lives of average medieval people

Question 2

___________________ was a popular sport that many kings and wealthy nobles participated in.

Accepted Answer

Falconry

Question 3

Knights often trained _______________________ to pass on their knowledge and work to after their passing.

Accepted Answer

squires

Question 4

After the fall of Rome, the barbarian tribes of the North tried to rebuild Rome to its former glory.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Joan of Arc's victories were so famous that she was made a saint shortly after her battle at Orleans.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

Castles often hosted:

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 7

Though the majority of priests and bishops were poor, many clergymen were very rich and conspired with kings and queens.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Though most knights were not as brave as the ones in medieval epics, they had many examples they could aspire to.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Ultimately, feudalism is a system of protections that benefitted both kings and peasants.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

During the Crusades, European kingdoms fought primarily against _______________.

Accepted Answer

Muslims

Question 11

All of medieval culture, from politics to art, were based primarily in the teachings of medieval Catholicism.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

What saint of mythical origins served as the template for the ideal medieval hero?

Accepted Answer

Saint George

Question 13

Though the Church still performed acts of benevolence, they were primarily concerned with politics.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Even in times of danger, the king would not allow peasants into his castle.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

The Church in the middle ages acted primarily as a government.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Most medieval peasants were...

Accepted Answer

poor farmers who lived on a lord's land

Question 17

Though plate armor was heavy, knights could still move with speed and agility.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

A medieval knight's primary goal was to fight in the name of their king throughout the realms.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

Aside from fighting in wars, knights were very athletic, and often participated in _________ and _________. (select two)

Accepted Answer

jousts, duels

Question 20

Though the middle ages lasted roughly a thousand years, art evolved to fit with technological and philosophical changes.

Accepted Answer

True

Questions 20