Medieval History Quiz

What was the devastating pandemic that killed millions across Europe in the mid-14th century?

• The Spanish Flu

• The Black Death

• The Great Plague

• The Red Death

Who were the Norse seafarers known for raiding and trading across wide areas of Europe?

• The Saxons

• The Franks

• The Vikings

• The Normans

In feudal society, what did vassals provide to lords in exchange for land?

• Taxes

• Military service

• Labor

• Goods

What term is used to refer to the non-religious aspects of medieval society?

• Sacred

• Secular

• Spiritual

• Ecclesiastical

Which Byzantine capital fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1453?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Alexandria

Genghis Khan is known for unifying which tribes?

• The Huns

• The Mongols

• The Turks

• The Slavs

What was the primary purpose of medieval castles?

• Trade

• Worship

• Protection

• Entertainment

Under which emperor did the Spanish Empire expand in the Western Hemisphere?

• Charles V

• Philip II

• Ferdinand II

• Henry VIII

During the early Middle Ages, in what language were church services conducted?

• Greek

• Latin

• Hebrew

• Arabic

What was the economic system based on self-sufficient agricultural estates in medieval Europe called?

• Capitalism

• Mercantilism

• Feudalism

• Socialism