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1
Which statement is NOT true about a knight's training?
Begins as a PAGE, running errands for the lord sent to
Learned to lead prayers in the local church
Practiced composing love songs
Became a SQUIRE around age 13, learned to ride, wield sword
2
What is the name of this popular activity for knights in medieval times?
hunting
fencing
sword fighting
jousting
3
What is a fief?
A serf who was free because he escaped the manor.
A castle with a drawbridge, towers, and a moat.
Land given in exchange for loyalty and military service.
A knight with no lord who roamed the countryside.
4
Which organization dominated medieval Europe?
The Senate
The Catholic Church
The Illuminati
The Magna Carta
5
Which of the following is NOT one of the duties or rights of a monarch in medieval times?
To make laws to govern the Catholic Church
To make and enforce laws for the nation
To declare war and raise an army
To act as judge to resolve arguments
6
What is a "herald"?
The room in the castle in which the monarch would hold court
A person who announced a knight at a tournament
A hole in a castle gate that was used to dump hot tar, etc.
The king and queen's firstborn child & heir to the throne
7
In what way(s) did the monarch rely on the lords?
Lords collected taxes in their land & sent it to the monarch
All of the above.
Lords would raise an army for the monarch.
Lords would be at court and often advise the monarch.
8
Who in this diagram is the vassal?
Person A
Person B
Person A & B
Person C
9
Which word does not describe the life of a serf?
simple
harsh
free
uncomfortable
10
Based on medieval beliefs, why was EXCOMMUNICATION such a bad thing?
All of the above
It meant they couldn't go to heaven & banished to hell
All loyalty oaths would be cancelled if they were a monarch
They were basically shunned or ostracized from the community
11
Which statement is NOT true about knights in medieval times?
Often did not live up to their code & caused violence
Supposed to follow a strict code of honor, called Chivalry
Supposed to be respectful toward women & take care of needy
Expected to fall on own sword if dishonored self
12
What job is pictured here?
jester
analyst
doctor
scribe
13
Which social class(es) does this picture depict?
Serfs
Knights & Nobles
Knights
Serfs & Nobles
14
Which of these was a major expense of nobles, costing about 1/3 of total income?
armor & weapons
clothing & shoes
food & drink
furniture & tapestries
15
Who is pictured here (under the arrow)?
a noble
a monk
a knight
a bishop
16
What was the prevalent religion in Europe during the Middle Ages?
Protestantism
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
17
Which activity is something noble ladies did NOT learn to do?
basic surgery and medicine
lead songs and prayers in the church
sew, embroider, spin wool & weave
basic astronomy to name a few constellations
18
What word best describes your experience in this class this week?
stressful
lively
boring
fun
19
What two things was feudalism based upon?
disease and the need for a cure
trade and the need for money
love and need for acceptance
loyalty and the need for protection
20
What was the MAIN purpose of medieval castles?
To provide a location for knights to joust
To provide a home for lords and monarchs
To provide a meeting place for merchants and craftsmen
To gain control over the land and defend it against invaders
21
What was a common theme preached by the Church in medieval times?
obedience
respect of women
freedom
self-awareness
22
What was the name of the vow that vassals give to their lord in exchange for protection & land?
Oath of Fealty
Vow of Honor
Oath of Office
Pledge of Allegiance
23
Which thing was not discussed at the court that the lord held for his tenants?
complaints about tenants not paying rent
marriage arrangments
complaints about tenants not doing enough work
requests to leave the manor
24
Which is not a power of the Pope in medieval times?
decide what the Church would teach
prevent kingdoms from going to war with each other
act as God's representative on earth
cast someone out of the Church, even a king
25
Which activity was not often enjoyed by nobles?
Hunting
Gardening
Fishing
Falconry
26
Which activity was not common for peasant women to do?
care for animals & the garden
bring water to the men working in the field
weave, wash & repair clothes
make soap & candles
27
Which statement is true about serfs in medieval times?
Serfs made up the smallest social class in medieval times.
Serfs were able to keep all food they harvested.
Serfs were owned by the local lord and were slaves.
Serfs were tied to the land of their birth & could not leave
28
TRUE OR FALSE: Peasant houses were made from wood, straw, clay & cow dung.
FALSE
TRUE
29
What is the "Middle Ages" in the middle of?
Pre-history and Ancient Times
Ancient Times and Medieval Times
Ancient Times and Modern Times
Medieval Times and Modern Times
30
What is the name of this famous place?
London Tower
Quasimodo
Notre Dame Cathedral
Chartres Cathedral
