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World History I Medieval England Christmas Questions
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1
"Boxing Day" was a day when
the rich gave the poor gifts in boxes.
the rich fed the poor.
the poor attended a soup kitchen.
the poor attending a day of games and boxing.
2
Christmas day was called "quarter day" for the poor because
they had to pay their rent.
they had a quarter day off from work.
their children were quartered.
they were given a quarter to buy food.
3
Many Christmas day masses and services were ruined by
the poor
angry protesters
the rich
carol singers
4
"Childermass Day" was
a day of murdering.
a day spent in the church.
a day of mourning.
a day of celebration.
5
Christmas day was called "quarter day" for the poor because
they were given a quarter to buy food.
their children were quartered.
they had to pay their rent.
they had a quarter day off from work.
6
Holy Innocents Day was a day when:
Young children particpated in the parade.
People began renovating the church.
Children under the age of 2 were killed.
Children went Christmas Caroling in the village.
7
In Victorian times, Mince pies did NOT include:
dried apricot
spices
shredded meat
cranberry
8
In Medieval England, December 28th was a day of
returning gifts.
cleaning and taking down decorations.
cooking and eating.
bad luck.
9
A decent Lord would have been generous to the poor on Christmas by
feeding them the heart, liver and tongue of the deer
making them sing carols for his family
letting them have the day to celebrate
purchasing and cooking a goose for them
10
King Herod is associated with
Giving gifts to the animals
murdering children
Boxing Day
Crowning King Edward IV
11
"Boxing Day" was a day when
the poor attended a soup kitchen.
the poor attending a day of games and boxing.
the rich gave the poor gifts in boxes.
the rich fed the poor.
12
The presence of animals at the birth of Christ originated with
Pope Leo from Italy
Saint Paul in the Bible
King Edward IV of England
Saint Francis of Assisi in Italy
13
In medieval England, Christmas was mainly for:
Celebrating the birth of Christ
Peasants enjoying themselves
Celebrating the New Year
the King to find a wife
14
William the ______________ had himself crowned king of England on Christmas Day 1066
Conqueror
Great
Brave
Lover
15
King Edward the IV refused to be crowned on
Christmas Day
December 26th
December 28th
New Years Day
16
"Innocents Day" is synonymous with
Christ's Birthday
Childermass Day
Day of Repentence
Christmas Day
17
A Christmas feast included all of the following EXCEPT:
tongues
goose
turkey
venison
18
The church offered a cooked goose for how much money?
6 pence
5 pence
7 pence
10 pence
19
The Christmas Crib was
used in Italy to explain the Christmas story
used in England to explain the presence of animals
a metaphorical crib
made of sticks and wool
20
The greatest Christmas songs of all time are by
John Denver and the Muppets
Frank Sinatra
The Chipmunks
Mariah Carey
21
To make a bird more tasty, Medieval cooks would cover it with
butter and cinnamon
dried fruit and sugar
butter and saffron
stuffing and juices
22
The first recorded using of the word "Christmas" was in the year
1029
1087
1066
1038
23
The wealthy citizens in Medieval England would have eaten this with the King's permission
swan
goose
turkey
venison
24
Caroling in Medieval England was
done in church during mass.
singing from house to house.
dancing on church altars.
singing and dancing in a circle.
