Medieval Society Quiz

What was the main occupation of most people in medieval England?

• Farming peasants

• Knights

• Merchants

• Blacksmiths

What was a 'villein' in medieval society?

• A knight

• A noble

• A free peasant

• A peasant tied to the land

What was a common method to prove innocence in medieval towns?

• Trial by fire

• Trial by combat

• Trial by ordeal

• Trial by jury

What was a tithe in medieval society?

• A tax paid to the king

• A fee for using the market

• A payment to the church

• A toll for crossing a bridge

What was the largest town in medieval England?

• London

• Canterbury

• Winchester

• York

What was the purpose of castles built after the Norman Conquest?

• To house peasants

• To provide protection and control

• To serve as marketplaces

• To serve as royal palaces

Who was at the top of the feudal system hierarchy?

• The peasants

• The clergy

• The knights

• The king

What was a common feature of medieval towns?

• Wide streets

• Electric lighting

• Modern plumbing

• Narrow streets

What was a 'freeman' in medieval society?

• A merchant

• A knight

• A peasant with more rights

• A noble

What was a common trade in medieval towns?

• Fishing

• Mining

• Carpentry

• Banking