The Medieval Era

1. When did the Medieval Ages begin, according to the video?

• a) 1000 AD

• b) 476 AD

• c) 1492 AD

• d) 500 BC

2. What major event marked the start of the Medieval Ages?

• a) The rise of Christianity

• b) The fall of the Roman Empire

• c) The discovery of America

• d) The development of the feudal system

3. What type of government was most common during the Medieval Ages?

• a) Democracy

• b) Monarchy

• c) Republic

• d) Oligarchy

4. In the feudal system, who held the absolute power?

• a) The Pope
  

• b) The Vassals

• c) The Noblemen
  

• d) The Kings and Queens

5. How did vassals earn protection from the noblemen?

• a) Through inheritance

• b) By military service

• c) Through marriage alliances

• d) In exchange for money

6. What social class did the toughest jobs in the Medieval Ages?

• a) The Kings and Queens

• b) The Vassals

• c) The Noblemen

• d) The Slaves

7. What was the dominant religion in Europe during the Medieval Ages?

• a) Islam

• b) Christianity

• c) Hinduism

• d) Buddhism

8. Who held the highest authority in the Christian Church during the Medieval Ages?

• a) The Kings and Queens

• b) The Bishops

• c) The Monks

• d) The Pope

9. What were the Crusades fought over, according to the video?

• a) To gain wealth and power

• b) To control trade routes

• c) To reclaim control of the Holy Land

• d) To spread Christianity

10. What is one wrong idea about the Medieval Ages mentioned in the video?

• a) That there were no universities
  

• b) That everyone was wealthy
  

• c) That it was a peaceful era

• d) That knowledge was not preserved