Medieval History Quiz

What was the outcome of the 2nd crusade?

• Christians won

• Muslims won

• Muslims have control and Christians can visit

• Christians have control and nobody can visit

Charles Martel was also known as...

• Charles the Great

• Charlemagne

• Charles the Hammer

• Charles the Drill

Who gave land to the lords?

• The King

• The Pope

• Cardinals

• Archbishops

Why was Charlemagne uneasy when the Pope crowned him as Holy Roman Emperor?

• The Pope was very intimidating

• The Pope gave him the crown, he could take it away, which shows the Pope’s authority over the King

• He didn’t want to be emperor

• Charlemagne’s grandfather was still living and he wanted that legacy

What is a group of parishes called?

• A diocese

• An archdiocese

• A community

• A bishop

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

• Bacteria

• Fleas on rats

• Household pets

• Contaminated food

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

• Citizens were no longer serving in the military

• Citizens no longer cared about religion

• Many emperors were being killed

• Money had lost much of its value

From which direction did the Black Death come to Europe?

• North

• South

• West

• East

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

• Rats and fleas

• Punishment from God

• Overpopulation

• Miasma (Bad air)

What are clergy?

• Enslaved people who work for the King

• Crusade leaders

• Warriors who fought in the Pope's army

• Religious officials who work for the church