Medieval England Quiz

What was the primary basis of medieval society in England?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Feudal system

• Democracy

Which English ruler is known for claiming all land as royal property?

• Richard the Lionheart

• Edward III

• William the Conqueror

• King John

What was a serf required to do in addition to working his own land?

• Build castles

• Pay taxes in gold

• Serve in the army

• Work on the lord's land

What was the manorial court responsible for?

• Major criminal cases

• Agricultural disputes

• Royal marriages

• International trade

What was the purpose of the forest law?

• To promote trade

• To protect the king's deer

• To encourage farming

• To build more castles

What was the main weapon of the English archers during the Hundred Years' War?

• Sword

• Spear

• Longbow

• Crossbow

What was the Black Death?

• A royal decree

• A famous battle

• A type of medieval armor

• A bubonic plague

What was the Doomsday Book?

• A religious text

• A novel

• A tax return

• A census

What was the primary purpose of the Magna Carta?

• To establish a new monarchy

• To limit the power of the king

• To create a new language

• To build a new capital city

What was a significant contribution of the Church to medieval education?

• To establish universities

• To develop new farming techniques

• To train knights for battle

• To create trade routes