Medieval Europe Introduction

What key event led to the start of the Dark Ages?

• The Witch Hunts

• The Fall of Rome

• The Rise of Christianity

• The Viking Invasions

Fill in the blank:

______________ were expected to work the land of their lord and perform all of the physical labour to produce food and resources.

What is a primary source?

• Something written by an expert on the topic

• A firsthand account or something created by someone at the time

• An image or painting

• Something written 5 years after the event

Who was the most powerful individual in a medieval kingdom?

• The Archbishop

• The King

• The Queen

• The Head Chef

What term matches this definition?

A hierarchical system for organising people within a society

• Feudal System

• Monarchy

• Democracy

What does BCE stand for?

• Before Christian Era

• Before Common Era

• Before Counting Era

• Before Christ Era

What does CE stand for?

• Common Era

• Christian Era

• Christ Era

• Counted Era

Are the Middle Ages BCE or CE?

• BCE

• CE

Where is the power of Catholic Church centered?

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Paris

• Jerusalem

What period of time is considered to be the 'Middle Ages'?

• 0 CE - 1000 CE

• 300 CE - 1300 CE

• 500 BCE - 1500 BCE

• 500 CE - 1500 CE