Ludicrous Laws from the Middle Ages

What time period does the Middle Ages cover?

• 1500 to 2000 CE

• 500 to 1000 CE

• 1000 to 1500 CE

• 500 to 1500 CE

Why was medieval football banned by Edward III?

• Due to excessive injuries

• To focus on archery practice

• Because of the Black Death

• To promote tennis

What was a reason for banning tennis for non-nobles in 1485?

• It disrupted labor and encouraged gambling

• It was a dangerous sport

• It was too violent

• It was too expensive for everyone

What was a requirement for a man wanting to marry in the Middle Ages?

• Approval from the local council

• Approval from the king

• Approval from the church

• Approval from the bride's father and landowner

What was the punishment for wearing shoes with spikes longer than two inches?

• Public flogging

• Confiscation of shoes

• A fine of three shillings and four pence

• Imprisonment

What was the purpose of dietary laws in the Middle Ages?

• To ensure food safety

• To promote healthy eating

• To prevent lower classes from matching the nobility's lifestyle

• To encourage fasting

What was a common punishment for petty crimes in medieval England?

• Flogging or removal of body parts

• Exile

• Community service

• Imprisonment

What was the ordeal by fire used for?

• To test bravery

• To reveal innocence or guilt

• To train soldiers

• To punish blasphemy

What was the punishment for blasphemy in the Middle Ages?

• Fines

• Removal of the tongue with hot pliers

• Public apology

• Excommunication

What was a common belief about witches in medieval Europe?

• They were healers

• They could summon evil spirits

• They were blessed by God

• They were protectors of livestock