Medieval Towns Quiz

What time period is referred to as the Late Middle Ages?

• 1000 to 1200 C.E.

• 1300 to 1450 C.E.

• 1500 to 1700 C.E.

• 1200 to 1300 C.E.

What type of plays might people watch in medieval towns?

• Historical plays

• Religious plays

• Comedies

• Tragedies

What was a common characteristic of towns at the beginning of the Middle Ages?

• Independence from feudal lords

• Part of a feudal lord's domain

• Complete autonomy

• Lack of trade

What did the revival of trade contribute to in the High Middle Ages?

• Decline in town life

• Growth of towns

• Decrease in population

• Shortage of resources

Who often governed free towns in medieval Europe?

• Kings and queens

• Mayors and town councils

• Knights and soldiers

• Priests and bishops

What did medieval towns develop into besides trade centers?

• Places where many goods were produced

• Military fortresses

• Religious pilgrimage sites

• Educational hubs

What did free towns often have as part of their governance?

• A king

• A mayor and a town council

• A bishop

• A knight

What was a key feature of the trade routes shown on the map?

• They were only land routes

• They included both land and water routes

• They were only water routes

• They were secret paths

What did apprentices have to produce to prove their skills?

• A masterpiece

• A sculpture

• A painting

• A book

What did guilds do for sick members?

• Provided free medicine

• Paid for their care

• Sent them on vacation

• Gave them a new job