Medieval Literature Review

The Medieval period is also known as:

• The Renaissance

• The Middle Ages

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Age

What language was spoken during Medieval times?

• Latin

• Old English

• Middle English

• French

What was the governmental and social structure used during the medieval period? List the groups in order of importance.

• Feudal system: King, Nobles, Knights, Peasants

• Democratic system: President, Senators, Representatives, Citizens

• Monarchical system: Emperor, Governors, Soldiers, Commoners

• Tribal system: Chief, Elders, Warriors, Tribesmen

In “Sir Gawain,” what is unique about the visitor to the feast? (5 points each)

• He is angry

• He is green

• He is short

• He is ugly

Who first accepts the knight’s challenge? (5 points each)

• Gawain

• Lancelot

• Arthur

• Merlin

The most popular genre of the Medieval Period is (5 points each)

• The Bible

• Epics

• Pilgrim tales

• Romances

Knights were expected to live by a code of (5 points each)

• Chivalry

• Ethics

• Education

• Manners

In this time period, religious devotion was shown through

• Sacrifice

• Giving of wealth

• Prayer

• Pilgrimage

The most popular destination for religious travels was

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Rome

• Canterbury Cathedral

Which of the following describes the most popular form of medieval literature?

• Epic

• Poetry

• Scripture

• Romance