Year 8 History Revision

What is the time period of Medieval Europe?

• 400 to 1400CE

• 500 to 1500CE

• 600 to 1600CE

• 700 to 1700CE

Into how many eras have historians split the Middle Ages?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the chronological order of the eras in the Middle Ages from earliest to latest?

• The High Middle Ages, The Dark Ages, The Late Middle Ages

• The Dark Ages, The Late Middle Ages, The High Middle Ages

• The Dark Ages, The High Middle Ages, The Late Middle Ages

• The Late Middle Ages, The Dark Ages, The High Middle Ages

Which era of the Middle Ages began in the year 1000CE?

• The Dark Ages

• The High Middle Ages

• The Late Middle Ages

• The Renaissance

What is the time period of the Late Middle Ages?

• 500-1000CE

• 1000-1300CE

• 1300-1500CE

• 1500-1750CE

Which era is characterized by the breakdown of Europe into modern states and nations, along with the movement out of Europe with trade and discovery of new lands?

• The High Middle Ages

• The Early Middle Ages (Dark Ages)

• The Late Middle Ages

• The Renaissance

What are the key traits of the Early Middle Ages, also known as the Dark Ages?

• The economy was based on subsistence farming and the population growth was static.

• Population growth encouraged territorial expansion to the east and south.

• • There were continual natural disasters such as drought or flooding, which led to widespread destruction of crops across France and England.

• Continued warfare brought economic burdens and widespread looting by the army.

The High Middle Ages were marked by which of the following? Select all that apply.

• • There was a revival of agricultural production through new farming techniques. 

• There were small local markets and people relied on a barter system rather than coinage.

• Population growth encouraged territorial expansion to the east and south.

• Merchants travelled further afield and trade routes were re-established across Europe towards the east.

Which era is characterized by successive outbreaks of the bubonic plague that destroyed a large proportion of the population?

• The High Middle Ages

• The Early Middle Ages (Dark Ages)

• The Late Middle Ages

• The Renaissance

What does the term "privileges" refer to?

• A) A common right available to all individuals.

• B) A special right granted only to a particular person or group.

• C) A duty or responsibility imposed on a person.

• D) A legal requirement for all citizens.