Which group of instruments was commonly played at a medieval wedding ceremony?

Flute, six-string viol, and bagpipes

In medieval times, weddings would be announced by...

Placing a notice on the front door of the church

At the end of a wedding celebration, guests would participate in this activity for good luck...

Chasing the bride around the room to grab a scrap of her clothing

What finger did medieval couples place their wedding rings on?

The ring finger (same as today)

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Which group of instruments was commonly played at a medieval wedding ceremony?
Flute, trumpet, and cowbell
Flute, six-string viol, and bagpipes
Steel Drum, harp, and piano
Banjo, flute, and six-string viol
2
What color did medieval brides traditionally wear on their wedding day?
Brown
Pastel colors
Jewel-tones
White
3
Time to cut the cake! What type of cake did most medieval couples eat?
Hot-cross buns
Black currant cake with honey frosting
Unsweetened wheat-based bread
Honeyed fruit cake
4
In medieval times, weddings would be announced by...
Placing a notice on the front door of the church
Having the town herald shout the news to all
Hosting an engagement party at the local pub
Sending messenger pigeons to relatives
5
Many rituals that happen in traditional weddings today, have their origins in medieval times. True or false?
False
True
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Most medieval couples married for...
Having children
Money/dowry
Political alliances
True love
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At the end of a wedding celebration, guests would participate in this activity for good luck...
Making impromptu prosaic speeches after drinking heavily
Sprinkling a mixture of parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme over the couple
Chasing the bride around the room to grab a scrap of her clothing
Tossing coins in the bride and groom’s goblets
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A common 14th century long, form-fitting gown with a wide neckline and full or elbow-length sleeves was known as a...
Chemise
Cotehardie
Girdle
Hauberk
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What finger did medieval couples place their wedding rings on?
Women on the left pinky, men on the right pinky
They did not wear wedding rings
The ring finger (same as today)
Index finger on the right hand
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How did families celebrate after the wedding ceremony?
Under the light of the full moon
With a large feast
Privately, in their own homes
A parade through the town/village

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