Video Quiz: What did PEASANTS EAT in medieval times?

What is the main topic of the video?

• a) Weapons in history

• b) Different types of bread

• c) Medieval peasant diet

• d) British Army uniforms

Why is the modern British Army ration pack designed?

• a) Luxury meals for soldiers

• b) Gourmet dishes variety

• c) Keeping soldiers fit in the field

• d) Replacing military uniforms

What did brown bread represent in the Middle Ages?

• a) Wealth

• b) Whole wheat preference

• c) Poverty

• d) Exotic taste

Why did medieval peasants drink beer?

• a) Dislike of water

• b) Scarcity of water

• c) Luxurious beverage

• d) Misconception, they drank water

How was sorrel sauce made?

• a) Grinding and straining

• b) Slicing and dicing

• c) Boiling and roasting

• d) Baking and frying

Why was salmon considered peasant food in the Middle Ages?

• a) Rare and expensive

• b) Easily caught in rivers

• c) Peasants' fish preference

• d) Wealthy disliked salmon

What kind of fire was used for cooking in the video?

• a) Blazing flames

• b) Wood-fired hearth

• c) Controlled charcoal

• d) Electric oven

Why did peasants raise pigs in the Middle Ages?

• a) Sacred animals

• b) Easy pets

• c) Consumed scraps

• d) Used for plowing

Which of the following is an accurate summary of the medieval diet?

• a) Peasants primarily ate exotic fruits.

• b) Peasants ate luxurious and extravagant meals.

• c) Peasants consumed basic yet nourishing foods.

• d) Peasants followed strict vegetarian diets.

What was the typical daily routine for medieval peasants in terms of meals?

• a) They had a large breakfast and skipped lunch.

• b) They had their main meal in the evening.

• c) They ate a light breakfast and dinner.

• d) They only had one meal per day.