Quiz on the Middle Ages

What was a common reason young men in the Middle Ages learned to use weapons?

• To become farmers

• To protect their families from wild animals

• Rivalries and wars required them to fight

• To entertain at festivals

What weapon were some soldiers trained to use in the Middle Ages?

• Bow and arrow

• Pike

• Sword

• Slingshot

Why was it expensive to become a knight?

• Because of the cost of horses and armor

• Because of the cost of books and scrolls

• Because of the cost of ships and sails

• Because of the cost of food and clothing

What skill do you learn as an aspiring knight?

• Cooking

• Sword fighting

• Painting

• Singing

What is a lance?

• A type of shield

• A long wooden pole with a metal tip

• A kind of armor

• A small dagger

What is another responsibility of a squire?

• Cleaning and polishing armor

• Planting crops

• Teaching classes

• Painting portraits

How long does the training as a squire last?

• A few months

• Several years

• A few weeks

• One year

What was a possible reward for participating in a joust?

• A generous prize

• A new horse

• A castle

• A crown

What animals did knights ride during jousting matches?

• Horses

• Camels

• Elephants

• Donkeys

What did knights do when the joust began?

• Charged at each other

• Ran away

• Danced

• Sang songs