Life in the Middle Ages Quiz

What was the benefit of the feudal system to the king?

• Expansion of territory

• Financial gain

• Division of power

• Protection of the land

What was life like for the majority of people under the feudal system?

• They had freedom to pursue their own interests

• They were well-compensated for their work

• They had equal rights as the nobles

• They were little more than slaves

What were the main responsibilities of women during the Middle Ages?

• Becoming nuns and witches

• Hunting and fighting

• Household tasks only

• Working as merchants and blacksmiths

Who was Joan of Arc and what did she do?

• A peasant who claimed to hear voices instructing her to protect France

• A famous witch who was burned at the stake

• A renowned apothecary and midwife

• A noblewoman who led a victorious troop of soldiers against the English

What was the role of the Lords in the feudal system?

• To protect the peasants and receive their contributions

• To live in the village and attend celebrations

• To work as peasants for the king

• To rule all the land themselves