Medieval Times Quiz

What was the average life expectancy during medieval times?

• 20 to 25 years

• 30 to 35 years

• 40 to 45 years

• 50 to 55 years

At what age were children considered adults in medieval times?

• 10 years

• 12 years

• 15 years

• 18 years

What type of work were peasant women often shown doing?

• Teaching

• Embroidery, spinning, or weaving

• Trading

• Metalworking

What was the main agricultural system used in medieval times?

• Crop rotation

• Hydroponics

• Terrace farming

• Slash and burn

What innovation in the twelfth century helped with grinding grain?

• Watermills

• Steam engines

• Tractors

• Combines

What type of clothing did wealthy people wear for warmth?

• Cotton shirts

• Fur-lined clothes

• Woolen sweaters

• Leather jackets

What was a common feature of peasant houses?

• Stone walls

• Wooden construction

• Brick fireplaces

• Marble floors

What was a luxury for most people in towns?

• Owning a horse

• Having a room for bathing

• Eating meat daily

• Wearing silk clothes

What was the main meal of the day for peasants?

• Breakfast

• Lunch

• Dinner

• Supper

What was a common drink for peasants?

• Wine

• Ale or water

• Milk

• Juice