Medieval and Early Modern Europe Quiz

Which medieval king united much of Western Europe and was crowned Emperor of the Romans in 800 AD?

• William the Conqueror

• Charlemagne

• Joan of Arc

• The Vikings

What deadly disease killed millions of people in Europe during the 14th century?

• The Hundred Years’ War

• The Norman Conquest

• The Black Plague

• Chivalry

What was the series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims over control of the Holy Land?

• The Vikings

• The Crusades

• The Feudal System

• The Norman Conquest

What was the long conflict between England and France that lasted from 1337 to 1453?

• The Feudal System

• The Hundred Years’ War

• The Crusades

• Chivalry

Who was the French peasant girl who led an army against England and was later executed?

• William the Conqueror

• Joan of Arc

• Charlemagne

• The Black Plague

Who were the seafaring warriors from Scandinavia who raided and settled parts of Europe?

• The Vikings

• The Crusades

• Serfs

• Knights

Who led the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 and became king after the Battle of Hastings?

• William the Conqueror

• Charlemagne

• Joan of Arc

• The Hundred Years’ War

What was the medieval system where land was exchanged for loyalty and military service?

• The Norman Conquest

• The Feudal System

• The Crusades

• The Black Plague

What were peasants called who were tied to the land and worked for a lord?

• Serfs

• The Vikings

• Chivalry

• The Feudal System

What was the code of conduct that knights were expected to follow?

• The Crusades

• Chivalry

• The Norman Conquest

• The Black Plague