The Canterbury Tales Historical Context

Which major event did not take place during the Medieval Period?

• The Black Death

• The Hundred Years' War

• Translation of the Bible into English

• The rise of the Roman Empire

Describe the feudal system

In what language was The Canterbury Tales written?​ (a)   ​

• Middle English
• Latin
• Old English
• French

What is a frame story?

What is Chaucer criticizing in The Canterbury Tales?

• The Social Structures

• The Plague

• The King

• The Bible