12 Things We Learned About The Middle Ages

The video explores lesser-known events from the Middle Ages, including Olaf Trigvasan's violent spread of Christianity, Olga of Kiev's brutal revenge on the Drevlians, Viking invasions in England, Basil II's campaigns against the Bulgars, Gunar Hamandarshan's downfall, and Genghis Khan's genetic legacy. These stories highlight the complex and often violent history of the era.

What was King Olaf of Norway known for in the Middle Ages?

• Establishing trade routes across Europe

• Building large ships for exploration

• Using extreme methods to spread Christianity

• Spreading Christianity through peaceful means

How did Olga of Kiev respond to the Drevlians' proposal?

• She ignored the proposal

• She sent gifts to the Drevlians

• She buried the messengers alive

• She accepted the proposal immediately

What was the outcome of Olga's final act of revenge against the Drevlians?

• She married the Drevlian prince

• She forgave the Drevlians

• She set their settlement on fire

• She was captured by the Drevlians

What did the Vikings do after receiving tribute from King Athelred?

• They returned to Norway

• They formed an alliance with the Drevlians

• They attacked Canterbury

• They left England immediately

What is the legendary tale associated with the Vikings and London Bridge?

• The Vikings built the bridge

• The Vikings destroyed the bridge

• The Vikings defended the bridge

• The Vikings ignored the bridge

What was Basil the Second's nickname?

• The Viking Slayer

• The Bulgar Slayer

• The Peaceful

• The Conqueror

How did Basil the Second treat the Bulgarian prisoners?

• He recruited them into his army

• He sent them back with gifts

• He blinded most of them

• He released them unharmed

What did the 2003 study reveal about Genghis Khan's descendants?

• A significant percentage of men in the region share his lineage

• His lineage is not traceable

• His descendants are only found in Mongolia

• He had no living descendants

What was the main method used to trace Genghis Khan's lineage?

• Oral traditions

• Archaeological findings

• Y chromosomal analysis

• Historical records

What challenge is faced when tracing Genghis Khan's female descendants?

• Inaccurate DNA testing

• Women do not carry Y chromosomes

• Lack of historical records

• No interest in tracing female lineage