King Arthur Quiz

The Middle Ages was a violent and unstable time. Legends are stories that have significance for the cultures in which they originate. What significance do you think the legends of King Arthur had for medieval England during this time?

• A. The legends provided hope and heroes for the people to look up to.

• B. The legends did not have any significance for midieval England.

• C. The legends told the truth about history.

• D. The legends showcased technological advancements.

How is Merlin responsible for making Arthur king?

• C. By declaring whoever pulls the sword from the stone as king

• B. By casting a spell on the kingdom

• D. By challenging Arthur to a duel

• A. By defeating Arthur in a battle

Infer how seating the knights at a round table promoted equality within their group.

• C. By having a round table where all knights were seen as equals

• D. By having a hierarchy based on age

• B. By allowing only the strongest knights to sit at the table

• A. By assigning different roles to each knight

Explain the relationship between King Arthur, Guinevere, and Sir Lancelot.

• B. Lancelot was Arthur's son and Guinevere's brother

• A. Guinevere was Arthur's sister and Lancelot's wife

• D. Lancelot was Merlin's apprentice and Guinevere's protector

• C. Arthur was married to Guinevere, who fell in love with Lancelot

When did the legend of King Arthur first begin?

• During the Old Ages

• During the Middle Ages

• During the New Age

• After COVID

The legends build around King Arthur (i.e. kingdom of Camelot, Knights of the Round Table) are real.

• True

• False

What is the name of King Arthur's kingdom he ruled over?

• Great Britain

• France

• Camelot

• England

How did The Round Table come to exist?

• The knights built it.

• It was a wedding present.

• It came with the castle

• Merlin created it with magic.

What were the Knights of the Round Table best known for?

• strength, power, and wealth

• bravery, power, and land

• wealth, chivalry, and nobility

• bravery, chivalry, nobility

Who is the King of Camelot?

• King Arthur

• Guinevere

• Lancelot

• Excalibur

• Merlin