Medieval Quiz

What is feudalism?

• A system of trade between different countries

• A type of government ruled by a king and queen

• A form of agriculture practiced in ancient Rome

• A social and economic system in medieval Europe where land was exchanged for military service and loyalty.

Who were the vassals in the feudal system?

• Farmers

• Merchants

• Knights

• Vassals

What was the role of serfs in the feudal system?

• They were skilled craftsmen and artisans

• They were responsible for governing the kingdom

• They were the ruling class of the society

• They worked the land and provided agricultural produce

What were the duties of a knight in medieval times?

• Farming the land and growing crops

• Building castles and fortifications

• Selling goods in the marketplace

• Protecting the kingdom, serving their lord, and upholding the code of chivalry

What was the code of chivalry?

• A type of dance popular in medieval Europe

• A code of conduct for merchants in medieval Europe

• A set of rules and behaviors followed by knights in medieval Europe

• A form of government in medieval Europe

What were the different types of knights in medieval Europe?

• Knight bachelor, knight banneret, knight errant, and knight of the shire

• Knight of the Round Table

• Knight of the Round Shield

• Knight of the Square Table

What were the symptoms of the Black Death?

• Fever, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, and swollen lymph nodes

• Fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath

• Cough, runny nose, sore throat, and headache

• Rash, joint pain, and muscle aches

How did the Black Death spread across Europe?

• Spread by witches casting spells

• By airborne transmission

• Through contaminated water sources

• Through fleas infested rats on merchant ships

What were the main goals of the Crusades?

• Reclaiming Jerusalem and the Holy Land from Muslim control, and gaining wealth and power

• Establishing trade routes with Asia

• Spreading Christianity to new territories

• Conquering the Byzantine Empire

Which city was the main target of the First Crusade?

• Jerusalem

• London

• Rome

• Paris