Middle Ages Quiz

What is another name for the Middle Ages?

• Classical Age

• Enlightenment

• Renaissance

• Dark Ages

What was the main influence on the lifestyle and beliefs of people during the Middle Ages?

• Knights

• Feudal Lords

• Catholic Church

• Government

What was the main cause of suffering for people during the Middle Ages?

• Economic Recession

• Political Corruption

• Famine

• Warfare

What was the main reason for the high death rate during the Middle Ages?

• Invasion by foreign armies

• Superstitious beliefs

• Primitive medicine

• Lack of education

What was the main role of the King in the feudal society?

• Economic planner

• Political decision-maker

• Military commander

• Spiritual leader

What was the main role of the Bishop in the feudal society?

• Economic planner

• Political decision-maker

• Military commander

• Spiritual leader

What was the primary responsibility of a Baron in the feudal system?

• Religious guidance

• Trade and commerce

• Legislative authority

• Defense and warfare

What was the main role of the Knight in the feudal society?

• Economic planner

• Political decision-maker

• Military commander

• Spiritual leader

What was the main role of the Peasant in the feudal society?

• Military commander

• Economic planner

• Political decision-maker

• Spiritual leader

What was the main purpose of the Crusades?

• Cultural exchange

• Spread of Christianity

• Reclaiming the Holy Land

• Trade expansion