Quiz on the Middle Ages

Who were the friars?

• Monks who lived in isolation

• Religious members who traveled to preach

• Kings of medieval Europe

• Merchants trading spices

Who were the monks?

• Warriors who wore red crosses on their armor

• A religious group who lived in secluded communities and copied texts for preservation

• A fanatical group who forced conversions on towns and villages

• High class nobles who gave land to peasants in exchange for service

What did the Dominicans and Franciscans have in common?

• Both were founded by the same person

• Both were groups of friars

• Both were political parties

• Both were types of monasteries

Which tribe conquered Gaul around 500 CE?

• The Franks

• The Romans

• The Saxons

• The Vikings

What did the Franks' conversion to Christianity signify?

• A major cultural shift

• A military defeat

• An economic collapse

• A scientific discovery

What did Charlemagne's deals lead to in Europe?

• More wars

• Most land owned by nobles

• Peaceful coexistence

• Economic prosperity

What did lords often build to defend their manor?

• Wooden fences

• Stone castles

• Watchtowers

• Moats

What was the main trade route between Asia and Europe in the early 1300s?

• The Silk Road

• The Spice Route

• The Gold Road

• The Iron Path

What animal is believed to have helped spread the Black Death to Europe?

• Cats

• Dogs

• Rats

• Birds

What did many villages and manors do as a result of the Black Death?

• They flourished and grew

• They were abandoned

• They became more populated

• They turned into cities