Medieval Europe Quiz

The political and social system of the middle ages was called....

• democracy

• feudalism

• socialism

• communism

What were the first castles made of?

• wood, stone

• brick, mortar

• grass, mud

• stone, marble

What was the weapon that aided the English during the 100 years war?

• a spear

• cannons

• a long bow

• a bomb

The 100 years war was 100 years

• True

• False

What did the code of chivalry mean?

• A) Knights had to defend their kings

• B) That the knight has to defend the peasants

• C) Knights had to be brave and loyal

• D) Knights had to stay up all night

The plague was caused by....

• cows with black spots

• rodents carrying fleas

• snake bites

• poisoned chickens

Fill in the blank: A 'lance' is a long weapon with a pointed steel head used by knights during ______.

• jousting

• farming

• cooking

• painting

People who lived and work on land owned by others were called _____.

• peasants

• serfs

• vassal

• lord

A series of conflicts between Christians to spread Christianity was called...

• jihad

• crusades

• war

• warfare

A trained warrior was called a...

• serf

• lord

• knight

• king