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Middle Medieval Muddle
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#MYP #Humanities Middle Ages/Medieval Times basic information (pre- & post-)
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1
What event traditionally marks the end of "ancient history"?
1st World War
birth of Jesus
fall of Rome
invention of fire
2
Who was the leader of the Mongols?
Julius Caesar
Genghis Khan
Lao-Tzu
Charlemagne
3
Explain how the Magna Carta affected governments in the Western World...
It led to more international trade and tariffs
It questioned the role of the church, leading to more atheism
It questioned "Divine Right of Kings," leading to more democracy
It reduced the power of banks and businesses
4
Noblemen forced what document onto the King of England (in 1215), granting some citizen rights?
The Magna Carta
The Constitution
The UN Declaration of Human Rights
The 95 Theses
5
In Africa, the decline of Egyptian power led to what other successful kingdoms?
Inca, Maya, & Aztec
Aksum, Mali, & Songhai
Estonian, Latvian, & Lithuanian
Cherokee, Lakota, & Ojibwe
6
During the middle ages, which dominated in Thailand?
There is little to no historical record
Sukkothai & Ayutthaya kingdoms
Colonial governments of France & England
Thonburi & Siam kingdoms
7
Medieval Times are also called the Middle Ages, or in Europe they are also known as ...
The Enlightenment
The Industrial Revolution
The Bronze Age
The Dark Ages
8
What kind of animal did the Mongols use to be successful?
donkeys
large dogs
horses
elephants
9
Which of these contributed significantly to the spread of the Bubonic Plague?
witches & evil spirits
excessive use of alcohol
people living close to each other
fleas & rats
10
Historians consider the "Middle Ages" between which 2 other major time periods?
Jurassic Park & Computer World
Ancient Times & Modern Times
the Small Ages & the Large Ages
Ice Age & Global Warming
11
Explain what led to the Crusades ...
Christians & Muslims were fighting over holy lands.
Jewish and Islamic leaders could not agree on a way to share resources.
It was just some "he said / she said" nonsense.
Buddhists and Muslims were mad at each other over trading rights.
12
What is the guide for supposedly proper behavior of a knight?
The Code of the Samurai
Chivalry
The Noble 8-fold Path
Narcissism
13
Describe the clothing of peasants/serfs during the Middle Ages.
with many buttons, strings, zippers, and snaps
made of natural fabrics like wool
colorful and brightly decorated
few had clothing so most went around naked
14
Education was offered mainly by what institution in this era?
synagogues
churches
businesses
farms
15
The system of loyalties and protection between kings, lords, vassals, & serfs was called:
communism
nationalism
patriotism
feudalism
16
Which part of the world had the most developed civilization during the Middle Ages?
China
Africa
North America
Spain
17
What stopped the plague from reaching the Americas?
A great wall (paid for by Mexico)
Atlantic Ocean
Vaccinations
Mediterranean Sea
18
Describe the life of a serf.
Serfs got paid for working the king's land.
Serfs worked hard but made pretty good money.
Serfs had all they needed and lots of choices in feudalism.
Serfs paid vassals most crops grown, & the king protected serfs.
19
Which major religion began and then spread widely during the years between 500-1500 C.E.?
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
20
What was life like for most of the world in the Middle Ages?
People were more relaxed & happy than today.
Many books were written & read.
Life was dangerous without protection of a powerful king/ruler.
Since people seldom traveled much, diseases were rare.
