Ancient Rome and the Middle Ages Quiz A day

What is an aqueduct in Ancient Rome?

• A type of Roman road

• A manmade channel that brings water to cities

• A Roman temple

• A type of Roman ship

Who were the Patricians in Ancient Rome?

• Common farmers and merchants

• Gladiators

• Noble class that ruled Ancient Rome

• Roman soldiers

What does the term "Middle Ages" refer to?

• The time of the Roman Empire's rise

• The period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the modern era

• The era of Greek philosophers

• The age of the Renaissance

What is feudalism?

• A democratic government system

• A government where a ruler inherits the position from a parent

• A type of Roman military strategy

• A form of ancient trade agreement

What were the Crusades?

• A series of religious wars between Muslims and Christians over the Holy Land

• A trade agreement between Europe and Asia

• A cultural exchange program in the Middle Ages

• A peace treaty between rival kingdoms

What is a vassal?

• A type of medieval weapon

• A person under the protection of a lord to whom he has vowed loyalty

• A religious leader in the Catholic Church

• A knight's horse

What does chivalry refer to in the Middle Ages?

• The economic system of feudalism

• The morals, religious, and social code followed by knights

• The architectural style of castles

• The agricultural practices of medieval farmers

What was the Catholic Church's role in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• A small religious sect with limited influence

• The first organized Christian group that was based in Rome and held influence over much of Europe

• A political party in medieval Europe

• A guild for medieval craftsmen

Who was the Pope in the context of the Catholic Church?

• A local village leader

• A knight in the king's army

• The leader of the Catholic Church; sometimes in a power struggle with the king

• A merchant in medieval markets

Who was the leader of the government and the land, responsible for dividing land among lords?

• Knight

• Lord

• King

• Peasant