Middle Ages Quiz

What was the primary purpose of the feudal system in the Middle Ages?

• To promote trade between different regions

• To provide education to the masses

• To organize society and provide protection

• To establish democratic governments

During which centuries did the Crusades primarily take place?

• 8th-10th centuries

• 11th-13th centuries

• 14th-16th centuries

• 17th-19th centuries

What was the Black Death?

• A series of wars

• A famine that spread across Europe

• A pandemic caused by bubonic plague

• A religious movement

What was the main role of knights in the feudal system?

• To provide education

• To serve as judges

• To protect the land and serve their lord

• To engage in trade

What was the manor system?

• A political system

• An economic and social system of medieval Europe

• A military strategy

• A religious doctrine

Which Mesoamerican empire is known for its advanced writing system and calendar?

• Aztec Empire

• Inca Empire

• Maya Empire

• Olmec Empire

What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Athens

• Jerusalem

What was a key feature of feudalism?

• Centralized government

• Direct democracy

• Hierarchical system of obligations

• Economic equality

Which Crusade was considered the most successful?

• The First Crusade

• The Second Crusade

• The Third Crusade

• The Fourth Crusade

How did the Black Death spread to Europe?

• Through contaminated water

• Via fleas on rats

• Through airborne particles

• By direct contact with the sick