Quiz on the Middle Ages

What period does the term "Middle Ages" refer to?

• 500 to 1500

• 1000 to 1500

• 600 to 1600

• 700 to 1700

What does the term "Medieval" refer to?

• Ancient Rome

• The Middle Ages

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

Who were Monks in the Middle Ages?

• Warriors on horseback

• Religious men living in isolation

• Knights serving lords

• Workers tied to the land

What role did Knights play in medieval Europe?

• Farmers

• Merchants

• Warriors on horseback

• Religious leaders

What was a Vassal in medieval Europe?

• A religious leader

• A knight who supported a lord

• A merchant

• A farmer

What is Feudalism?

• A type of government

• A system of trade

• A system of obligations between lords and vassals

• A religious practice

What is a Manor?

• A small village

• A large estate owned by a knight or lord

• A religious building

• A type of weapon

Who were Serfs in medieval Europe?

• Knights

• Merchants

• Workers tied to the land

• Religious leaders

What were the Crusades?

• A series of religious reforms

• A series of wars for control of the Holy Land

• A series of trade agreements

• A series of scientific discoveries

What is the Holy Land?

• A region in Northern Europe

• A region on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea

• A region in Asia

• A region in South America