Life in the Middle Ages

Why was the Silk Road important?

• To spread ideas, culture, inventions, and unique products

• To establish military alliances between kingdoms and empires

• To promote religious conversions along the trade routes

• To create a unified currency system for all participating regions

What did the Romans refer to China as?

• The land of spices

• The land of gold

• The land of silk

• The land of tea

Through which countries did the Silk Road pass?

• China, India, Persia

• China, Russia, Turkey

• China, Vietnam, Greece

• China, Mongolia, Italy

Why was the Silk Road called the Silk Road?

• Because it was a road made of silk

• Because it was a trade route for luxury goods

• Because it was named after a famous silk merchant

• Because it was a road leading to China

What were some of the occupations in the crowded and dirty city life of the Middle Ages?

• Farmers, soldiers, and scholars

• Craftsmen, servants, and merchants

• Doctors, lawyers, and teachers

• Artists, musicians, and actors

What type of clothing did the peasants wear in the Middle Ages?

• Heavy wool

• Silk and velvet

• Cotton

• Linen

What were the living conditions like in the Middle Ages?

• Spacious and comfortable

• Small, crowded, and uncomfortable

• Luxurious and extravagant

• Modern and convenient

What was the main difference in the variety of food between peasants and nobles in the Middle Ages?

• Peasants had limited variety, mostly eating bread and stew

• Nobles had limited variety, mostly eating bread and stew

• Both peasants and nobles had a wide variety of food

• Peasants had a wider variety of food than nobles

What was the primary occupation of the majority of people in the Middle Ages?

• Farmers

• Merchants

• Artisans

• Soldiers