Medieval History Quiz

Who was the Norman king who conquered England in 1066?

• William the Conqueror

• Henry II

• Philip Augustus

• Louis IX

What system did Henry II set up to strengthen the monarchy?

• Common law

• Feudalism

• Magna Carta

• Crusades

What were the Early Middle Ages often referred to as?

• The Dark Ages

• The Enlightenment

• The Renaissance

• The Age of Kings

What was the role of nobles during the Dark Ages?

• Rulers of areas of kingdoms

• Serfs

• Kings

• Merchants

What did the Magna Carta legally limit?

• The king's power over the lords

• Noble's power over serfs

• Church's power over education

• Trade regulations

What initiated the Crusades?

• Seljuk Turks conquered Palestine

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The rise of feudalism

• The signing of the Magna Carta

Who united the Arab/Muslim forces against the Crusaders?

• Salaheddine

• Richard I

• Pope Urban II

• William the Conqueror

What effect did the Crusades have on European education?

• Revival of education

• Decline of education

• No effect

• Increase in illiteracy

What was a significant outcome of the increase in trade during the Crusades?

• Growth of towns and cities

• Decline of the monarchy

• Rise of serfdom

• Decrease in population

What characterized most towns during the medieval period?

• Crowded and dirty

• Spacious and clean

• Well-guarded and wealthy

• Isolated and quiet