Medieval Times

What do many people believe caused and spread the Black Death?

• Contaminated food

• Fleas on rats

• Bacteria

• Household pets

Which of the following did NOT lead up to the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Money had lost much of its value

• Many emperors were being killed

• Citizens were no longer serving in the military

• Citizens no longer cared about religion

From which direction did the Black Death come to Europe?

• North

• South

• East

• West

At the time, which was NOT believed to be a cause of the Black Death?

• Overpopulation

• Rats and fleas

• Punishment from God

• Miasma (Bad air)

What are clergy?

• Religious officials who work for the church

• Enslaved people who work for the King

• Crusade leaders

• Warriors who fought in the Pope’s army

During the Middle Ages, who had the most influence over the lives of the people?

• The King

• Lords

• The Pope

• Bishops

Who advises the Pope in the church hierarchy?

• Parish Priests

• Cardinals

• Archbishops

• Bishops

The name “bubonic” comes from the Greek word “buboes.” What does that mean?

• Bad Air

• Swollen Glands

• Death

• Black Circles

Who was Pepin the Short's son?

• Charles Martel

• Clovis

• Charlemagne

• None of these

Who started the Children’s Crusade?

• Stephen of Cloys

• Charlemagne

• Pope Urban

• Parents