Struggles in Medieval Society Terms

While preparing for their upcoming science fair project, Matthew, Emily, and Ella were advised by their teacher to adopt a __________ approach, taking into account various perspectives and steering clear of any specific religious influences. They were encouraged to think creatively and enjoy the process.

• Secular

• Hersey

• Famine

• common law

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Secular' because it aligns with the advice given by their teacher to consider various perspectives and avoid religious influences.

Consider this scenario, Jacob, Carlie, and Savannah are part of a book club. Suddenly, Jacob, the club president, decides to ____________ Carlie for not adhering to the club's reading schedule, preventing her from participating in any future meetings or discussions. What term best describes Jacob's action?

Answer explanation

Jacob's action can be described as excommunicating Carlie for not adhering to the club's reading schedule.

Betty, Matthew, and Ryan are planning a school project on different cultures. They came across the term "pilgrimage" in their research. Can you help them understand what "pilgrimage" means?

• A grand feast they can all enjoy

• A long journey, especially one of religious significance

• A type of bird they can spot on their adventure

• A festive celebration they can participate in

Answer explanation

A pilgrimage is a long journey, especially one of religious significance.

Emily, Jacob, and Betty are on a school trip to a history museum. They come across a document known as the Magna Carta. Can you help them understand what this document is?

• a document that promised barons certain rights

• It was a medieval map of Europe.

• It was a treaty signed between England and France.

• It was a code of chivalry followed by knights during the Crusades.

Answer explanation

The Magna Carta is a document that promised barons certain rights.

Imagine this scenario, Vincent, Ryan, and Emily are history students working on a group project. They are researching a period in history when the church conducted investigations to find and punish people believed to be heretics. Can you name this period?

Answer explanation

The period in history when the church conducted investigations to find and punish people believed to be heretics is called the inquisition.

Railey, Isa, and Betty are participating in a school quiz competition. They are asked a question: What is the term used to describe the situation when a country like Somalia experiences a severe shortage of food leading to widespread hunger and, in extreme cases, starvation among its population?

• plague

• famine

• writ

• pilgrimage

Answer explanation

Famine is the term used to describe severe shortage of food leading to widespread hunger and starvation among a population.

Picture this, Isa, Chloe, and Austin! You are historians studying the 14th century. Suddenly, you stumble upon a document about the ______, a devastating pandemic that caused massive societal upheaval. What is the name of this pandemic?

Answer explanation

The devastating pandemic that caused massive societal upheaval in the 14th century is known as the Black Death.

Matthew, Chloe, and Ella are participating in a school activity where they are enacting a 'Courtroom Drama'. In their enactment, the ​ (a)   ensures that laws are adhered to and fair decisions are made. What role does this represent in real life?

• judiciary

• Magna Carta

• parliament

• Moors

Answer explanation

The role of the judge in a courtroom drama represents the authority figure who ensures adherence to laws and makes fair decisions in real life.

Imagine you're in a history class with Chloe, Ryan, and Emily. During a discussion on the ​ (a)   , the teacher mentions that individuals suspected of ​ (b)   were subjected to intense questioning and investigation by the authorities of the time. Can you fill in the blanks?

• Inquisition

• heresy

• Hundred Years' War

• pilgrimage

Answer explanation

During the discussion on the ​Inquisition, the teacher mentions that individuals suspected of heresy were subjected to intense questioning and investigation by the authorities of the time.

In a history class, Emily and Ian were discussing about a significant uprising in medieval England. They learned that the ​ (a)   was a major event where people protested against oppressive conditions and demanded better treatment and rights from the ruling authorities.

• Peasants' Revolt

• Crusades

• Hundreds Years' War

• Bubonic Plague

Answer explanation

The Peasants' Revolt was a major event in medieval England where people protested against oppressive conditions and demanded better treatment and rights from the ruling authorities.