Medieval Europe Quiz

Which event marked the beginning of the Crusades?

• Third Crusade

• First Crusade

• Second Crusade

• Fourth Crusade

What was the main goal of the Crusades?

• Spread Christianity to new territories

• Establish trade routes with the Middle East

• Conquer new lands for European kingdoms

• Recapture the Holy Land

Which disease caused the Black Death?

• smallpox

• cholera

• bubonic plague

• malaria

What were the symptoms of the Black Death?

• Cough, sore throat, runny nose, and headache.

• Fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath.

• Rash, itching, and joint pain.

• Fever, chills, body aches, vomiting, swollen lymph nodes, and blackened skin patches.

What was the code of conduct followed by knights during the medieval period called?

• knightly rules

• honor code

• medieval ethics

• chivalry

What were the three main vows taken by knights under the code of chivalry?

• Vow of bravery

• Vow of obedience

• Vow of loyalty, Vow of honor, Vow of protection

• Vow of wealth

What were monasteries?

• Educational institutions

• Government offices

• Religious communities

• Military bases

What was the role of monks in monasteries?

• The role of monks in monasteries was to dedicate their lives to prayer, meditation, and religious study.

• The role of monks in monasteries was to provide medical care and healing to the community.

• The role of monks in monasteries was to lead the religious ceremonies and rituals.

• The role of monks in monasteries was to perform manual labor and maintain the monastery.

What were the daily activities of monks in monasteries?

• Farming, hunting, fishing, and trading

• Writing, painting, and sculpting

• Singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments

• Prayer, meditation, studying religious texts, performing manual labor, communal meals and rituals

What were the symptoms of the Black Death?

• rash, joint pain, and muscle weakness

• fever, chills, body aches, vomiting, and swollen lymph nodes

• headache, cough, sore throat, and fatigue

• nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain