Middle Ages Exploration Quiz

What event marked the beginning of the Middle Ages?

• The start of the Renaissance

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The discovery of America

• The invention of the printing press

Which group was the smallest and most powerful during the Middle Ages?

• Knights

• Nobles

• Peasants

• Royalty

What was uncommon for women of the royal family during the Middle Ages?

• Participating in battles

• Learning to read and write

• Owning land

• Becoming knights

What was the primary role of the nobles in the Middle Ages?

• To farm the land

• To trade goods

• To protect the kingdom

• To own castles and land

Who were responsible for farming and taking care of animals?

• Royalty

• Nobles

• Peasants

• Knights

What was the purpose of the moat around some castles?

• To make it difficult for enemies to enter

• To separate the nobles from the peasants

• To store fish

• To provide water for the castle

What was the main hall used for in a castle?

• Storing weapons

• Holding parties and discussions

• Training knights

• Housing peasants

What did peasants trade at the markets?

• Books and scrolls

• Armor and horses

• Food, jewelry, and swords

• Land and castles

What was a key activity knights participated in to show their strength?

• Trading

• Competitions

• Farming

• Building castles

Who were considered the stars of the Middle Ages?

• Peasants

• Royalty

• Nobles

• Knights