Medieval History Flashcard

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How much do you know about the Middle Ages?

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Nothing, A little, A lot

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When (approximately) did the Middle Ages start?

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476 AD

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When (approximately) did the Middle Ages end?

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1492 AD

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What proportion of Europe's population is estimated to have died in the Black Death?

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1/3

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What was the average life expectancy of a medieval person?

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30-35 years

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What began in 1095 when Pope Urban II gave a speech at Clermont?

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the First Crusade

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What could a medieval woman NOT do? Options: Become a bishop (high-ranking Church official), Divorce her husband, Publish her own book, Own property or a business

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Become a bishop (high-ranking Church official)

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Which of these was the ONLY required element of a medieval marriage? Parental consent, Exchange of rings, Blessing by a priest, Consent by the couple

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Consent by the couple

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How many Crusades were there?

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more than 8