The Middle Ages

The first castles were made out of 

• Brass
• Stone
• Wood
• Leather

Why are the Middle Ages referred to as the "Middle Ages"?

• Its between ancient times and the Renaissance
• Its in the middle of history of the world
• Its in between the paleolithic and neolithic

What does "Medieval" mean from its Latin words?

• Middle Age
• Dark Age
• Half Life
• Center time

Why were the dark ages a dangerous time?

• lack of central government
• constant threat of war
• constant threat of famine
• all of the above

What event marked the start of the Middle Ages?

• The Fall of the Greeks
• The Fall of the Roman Empire
• The Flight of the Conchords
• The end of the Renaissance

The granting of an estate from a lord to a vassal

• feet
• foot
• fief
• thief

One of the biggest causes of disease in medieval towns was

• unsanitary conditions.
• poison in community wells
•  refusal to use herbal medicines.
• lack of care by family members.

The Crusades were battles between the

• Christians and Jews
• Christians and Muslims
• Christians and Moors

If you were a serf living in medieval times where might your home be?

• in town
• on a manor
• in the lord's castle

Which of the following had the highest social ranking during the Medieval Period?

• Serf
• Duke
• Knight
• Guildsman