Medieval Europe Quiz

What time period does the term "Medieval Europe" refer to?

• 500 – 1000 AD

• 600 – 1400 AD

• 700 – 1500 AD

• 800 – 1600 AD

What is another name for the Medieval Era?

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Dark Ages

• The Industrial Age

What characterized the medieval period?

• Technological advancements

• Events and ways of life

• Space exploration

• Modern democracy

How were medieval people's attitudes and values shaped?

• By technological innovations

• By the way their society was organized

• By global trade

• By modern education

What system was medieval society organized around?

• Democracy

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

• Socialism

How were people organized in medieval society?

• Alphabetically

• By age

• In a hierarchy

• Randomly

In medieval society, how were people ranked?

• By wealth

• By importance

• By height

• By birth month

In the feudal hierarchy, who was at the top level?

• Peasants

• Knights (lords)

• Tenants-in-chief

• King

What was expected of people born into a feudal hierarchy?

• To move between levels freely

• To stay in their level for their entire lives

• To become a king eventually

• To change levels every year

Who swore allegiance to the king in exchange for land?

• Nobles and Knights

• Peasants and Farmers

• Merchants and Traders

• Artisans and Craftsmen