Middle Ages Quiz

What event marked the beginning of the Middle Ages?

• The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE

• The rise of the Byzantine Empire

• The discovery of America

• The signing of the Magna Carta

What term is often used to describe the Middle Ages?

• The Golden Age

• The Dark Ages

• The Age of Enlightenment

• The Industrial Age

Who is the historian known for labeling the Middle Ages as a period of cultural regression?

• Chris Wickham

• Al-Khwarizmi

• Edward Gibbon

• Parker

What was a significant economic shift during the Middle Ages?

• The rise of capitalism

• The introduction of serfdom

• The development of global trade

• The establishment of stock markets

What was one of the environmental impacts during the Middle Ages?

• Increased urbanization

• Deforestation and soil depletion

• The invention of the steam engine

• The discovery of electricity

What major pandemic in the 14th century wiped out an estimated 25 million people in Europe?

• The Spanish Flu

• The Black Death

• The Great Plague of London

• The Asian Flu

Which term is often criticized for its Eurocentric bias when referring to the Middle Ages?

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Dark Ages

• The Industrial Revolution

Which civilizations were flourishing in art, science, and technology during the Middle Ages?

• The Roman Empire

• The Islamic World and the Tang and Song Dynasties

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Greek City-States

What is a common portrayal of the Middle Ages in popular culture?

• A time of peace and prosperity

• A period of scientific advancement

• A grim and barbaric era

• An age of exploration

What significant event marked the beginning of the Middle Ages?

• The fall of the Western Roman Empire

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The discovery of America

• The start of the Renaissance