Middle Ages Mastery Quiz

Who was Joan of Arc and why is she significant in history?

• A French queen known for her luxurious lifestyle

• A military leader who fought in the Hundred Years War

• A peasant girl who led a rebellion against feudal lords

• An author who wrote about the conditions during the Black Plague

What was the primary goal of the First Crusade?

• To spread Christianity throughout Europe

• To reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim control

• To establish trade routes with Asia

• To overthrow the Byzantine Empire

In the feudal hierarchy, who was directly below the king in terms of power and status?

• Knights

• Vassals

• Nobles

• Peasants

What was the main purpose of the manor system in the Middle Ages?

• To provide military support to the king

• To organize agricultural production and manage land

• To serve as trading centers for merchants

• To educate peasants and serfs

How did Joan of Arc claim to have been inspired to lead the French against the English?

• Through dreams and visions of saints

• By reading ancient texts

• Through the advice of a powerful noble

• By a direct message from the king of France

What was a key feature of manorialism?

• Rapid industrial growth

• Centralized governmental control

• Self-sufficient communities

• Extensive overseas trade

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the start of the First Crusade?

• To aid the Byzantine Empire against Turkish expansion

• To gain wealth and land for the Crusaders

• To unite the Christian denominations under one church

• To spread Christianity to the Americas

In the feudal system, what was the role of a vassal?

• To serve as a judge in manorial courts

• To provide military service to a lord in exchange for land

• To work the land as a peasant

• To protect the king from foreign invaders

What was the outcome of Joan of Arc's leadership in the Siege of Orléans?

• The French were defeated and Joan was captured

• The siege was lifted and marked a turning point in the Hundred Years War

• Joan was betrayed by her own soldiers

• The English gained control over more French territories

Which group of people were at the bottom of the feudal hierarchy?

• Merchants

• Serfs

• Knights

• Priests