Course 1 Medieval Europe Quiz

What was a common misconception about medieval Europe regarding children's marriage?

• Children were not commonly forced to marry at six or eight

• It was common for children to marry at eighteen

• Children were forced to marry at sixteen

• Children were commonly married at the age of six or eight

What contributed to people marrying younger during medieval Europe?

• Increased life expectancy

• Decreased life expectancy

• The influence of the church

• Economic prosperity

• Increased food production

What was partly true about knights in medieval Europe?

• They never engaged in battles

• They were pacifists who avoided conflict

• They were purely mythical figures

• They slaughtered wantonly but with good manners

What was the reality about drinking water in medieval Europe?

• Water was exclusively replaced by wine

• People drank water, beer, and other beverages

• Only beer was drunk as water was unsafe

• Water was never consumed due to pollution

What major event in the 14th century contributed to significant population loss in Europe?

• The invention of the printing press

• The Great Fire of London

• The First Crusade

• The Black Death

What was the cause of the Black Death?

• A natural disaster

• A war that ravaged Europe

• A famine that lasted a decade

• The bacterium Yersinia Pestis

What was the outcome of the Hundred Years War?

• It led to the decline of the chivalric code

• It resulted in the unification of England and France

• It established a lasting peace throughout Europe

• It had no significant impact on European society

Who was Joan of Arc?

• A French queen known for her diplomatic skills

• A peasant girl who led French forces to victory

• An English spy who infiltrated the French court

• A novelist who wrote about the war

What was a significant effect of the Black Death on European society?

• It led to the discovery of new continents

• It caused a decline in the feudal system

• It increased the average lifespan

• It resulted in the end of warfare in Europe

What was the Great Schism?

• A division within the Roman Empire

• A split within the Catholic Church

• A geological event that reshaped Europe

• A philosophical debate that divided scholars