LSC 2024 Super Quiz 3/31/2024

What portion of the peasants' produce was given to the manor's church?

• A) One-tenth

• B) One-fourth

• C) One-half

• D) One-eighth

What was the average life expectancy of a peasant in the Middle Ages?

• 15 to 20 years old

• 25 to 30 years old

• 40 to 45 years old

• 50 to 55 years old

Why did medieval peasants believe in supernatural beings like elves?

• They were part of their religious practices

• They provided entertainment

• They offered a sense of wonder and mystery beyond their hardships

• They were considered gods

How did some medieval stories depict elves?

• As always friendly and helpful.

• As protectors of nature who were wise and kind.

• As creatures that could only bring good luck.

• As beings that could only be unkind.

What are light elves in Norse mythology known as?

• Aos Sí

• Huldufólk

• Ljósálfar

• Dökkálfar

In Celtic mythology, what are the beings similar to elves known as?

• Tengu

• Aos Sí or Tuatha Dé Danann

• Domovoi

• Xian

Which culture features household spirits called Domovoi that share characteristics with elves?

• Slavic Culture

• Finnish Culture

• Icelandic Culture

• Japanese Culture

What were manor houses made from that distinguished them from smaller houses?

• Stone and wood

• Polished horn and linen

• Glass and expensive materials

• Bricks and concrete

According to the historian Ctesias, what colors were included in the description of a unicorn's long horn?

• Gold, silver, and bronze

• White, black, and red

• Blue, green, and yellow

• Purple, orange, and pink

Why were spoons placed facedown when setting the table in the Middle Ages?

• To prevent the devil from entering

• To show respect to the host

• To keep them clean

• To signal that the meal had ended