Quiz on the Hundred Years War and Peasants' Revolt

What happened to most of the sailors within a few days?

• They recovered

• They were quarantined

• They were dead

• They were sent home

What was the impact of the Black Death on Europe?

• It was contained quickly

• It killed about one-third of the population

• It had no significant impact

• It only affected sailors

What percentage of Europe's population is estimated to have died from the Bubonic Plague?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

How did the Black Death affect people's movement and careers?

• People stayed in rural areas.

• People moved to towns to sell services and try new careers.

• People stopped working altogether.

• People moved to other countries.

When did towns begin to grow significantly?

• Near the end of the Middle Ages

• During the Renaissance

• At the start of the Industrial Revolution

• In the 20th century

What did people gain the ability to do in the growing towns?

• Travel freely

• Learn new skills and move up social levels

• Own land

• Become knights

Who was permitted to wear velvet in upper garments, embroidery with silk thread?

• Knight's wives and above

• All women

• Merchants

• Peasants

According to the sumptuary laws, who could wear cloth of gold or silver in their kirtles?

• Viscountesses

• Merchants

• Farmers

• Peasants

Who could wear any lace of gold or silver, mixed with gold or silver, or silk?

• Baron's sons and above

• Commoners

• Merchants

• Farmers

Which group was allowed to wear velvet in gowns, cloaks, coats, or upper garments?

• Knights and above

• Commoners

• Merchants

• Farmers