8 History - Medieval Europe - Revision

Question 1

What was a common remedy used by Plague Doctors?

Accepted Answer

Bloodletting

Question 2

Who was believed to determine the guilt or innocence during a Trial by Ordeal?

Accepted Answer

God

Question 3

What was a common remedy used by Plague Doctors?

Accepted Answer

Bloodletting

Question 4

What type of events were Medieval feasts held to celebrate?

Accepted Answer

Special occasions or to entertain guests

Question 5

Which siege weapon was commonly used to damage castle walls?

Accepted Answer

Trebuchet

Question 6

What tactic was often used by attackers to get into the castle during a siege

Accepted Answer

Tunnelling

Question 7

What was the purpose of arrow slits?

Accepted Answer

To enable defenders to shoot arrows at attackers without being seen

Question 8

What did Plague Doctors put in their 'beaks?

Accepted Answer

Flowers and herbs

Question 9

Which of the following was not a Trial by Ordeal?

Accepted Answer

Trial by Jury

Question 10

Who would win in a Trial by Combat between Miss Readman and Mr Devlin

Accepted Answer

Mr Devlin

Question 11

Which of the following was NOT a common siege weapon used in castle sieges?

Accepted Answer

Sword

Question 12

What was a significant disadvantage of Feudalism for peasants?

Accepted Answer

Inability to own property

Question 13

What was an advantage of Feudalism?

Accepted Answer

Military protection from invading forces

Question 14

What was a disadvantage of feudalism in Medieval Europe?

Accepted Answer

Restricted individual freedoms

Question 15

Who was at the top of the feudal hierarchy in Medieval Europe?

Accepted Answer

King

Question 16

What is the best house at Clontarf?

Accepted Answer

Orion

Question 17

During a Trial By cold Water, how was it determined if somebody was innocent?

Accepted Answer

If they sank, they were innocent

Question 18

What was not a symptom of the Black Death?

Accepted Answer

Coughing

Question 19

What are we studying next term?

Accepted Answer

Vikings

Question 20

Which part of the castle were battering rams targeted at overcoming?

Accepted Answer

The gate

Question 21

What advantage did feudalism provide in a time of frequent warfare?

Accepted Answer

Established clear social structures

Question 22

How did lords grant land to knights in the feudal system?

Accepted Answer

In exchange for military service and loyalty

Question 23

What was the purpose of Trial by Ordeal in medieval judicial practices?

Accepted Answer

To determine guilt or innocence

Question 24

Who would be the first to die from The Black Plague?

Accepted Answer

Miss Readman

Question 25

What was the hierarchical structure of feudalism in Medieval Europe?

Accepted Answer

King, lords, knights, peasants

Question 26

What day is your exam?

Accepted Answer

Next Monday

Question 27

What was a siege tower used for?

Accepted Answer

To enable attackers to scale castle walls

Question 28

Which was a popular drink served at a Medieval feast?

Accepted Answer

Mead

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