QUIZ: The Middle Ages Introduction and Medieval Knights (4th Block - Spring 2024)

The Middle Ages in Europe was a long period of history from

• 100 AD to 500 AD
• 500 AD to 1500 AD
• 1500 BC to 500 BC
• 1900 AD to 2020 AD

The Middle Ages is also known as ________.

• The Dark Ages
• The Romantic Period
• Medieval Times
• The Age of Chivalry

The majority of people living during the Middle Ages lived in the ____________ and worked as _______________.

• city, craftsmen
• country, doctors
• churches, monks
• country, farmers

A monastery was

• a building, or buildings, where monks lived and worshiped, devoting their time and life to God.
• a special school for nuns.
• a training facility for knights.
• a training program for young men who wanted to learn a trade.

The ____________________ became very rich and powerful during the Middle Ages.

• scops
• Catholic Church
• knights
• Muslims

Using your knowledge of the historical background of the Middle Ages, which of the following is NOT one of the ways someone could become king?

• Overthrowing the king and taking over the kingdom through war.
• Being the oldest son of the king.
• An election in which the people voted on their favorite candidate.
• Being the king's brother or closest living male relative if the king had no son.

What is the name of the disease that killed many people in Europe during this time?

• The Red Death
• Chicken Pox
• Influenza
• The Black Death

Around what age would a young boy begin the process of training to be a knight by becoming a page?

• 7
• 12
• 21
• 16

There were three main types of soldiers during the Middle Ages. Which of the following is NOT included as one of those types of soldiers?

• foot soldiers
• archers
• knights
• artillery

Many knights paid the king money instead of fighting. The king would then use that money to pay soldiers to fight. This payment was called _________________________.

• an oath
• shield money
• indulgences
• heraldry