Middle Ages Quiz

What is another name for the Middle Ages?

• The Enlightenment

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Age

• The Dark Ages

Which two major religions spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages?

• Islam and Buddhism

• Buddhism and Hinduism

• Judaism and Christianity

• Christianity and Islam

Who is the main character in Dante Alighieri's 'The Divine Comedy'?

• Virgil

• Beatrice

• Dante

• St. Bridget

According to Dante, how many circles of Hell are there?

• Nine

• Twelve

• Seven

• Ten

Which city became a center of science and culture during the Middle Ages?

• Cordoba

• Paris

• Athens

• Rome

What is the title given to someone who knows the Quran by heart?

• Caliph

• Hafiz

• Sheikh

• Imam

Which famous collection includes stories like Aladdin and Sinbad the Sailor?

• The Canterbury Tales

• The Divine Comedy

• The Odyssey

• 1,001 Nights

What does chivalry refer to in the context of the Middle Ages?

• The architectural style of castles

• The economic system of feudalism

• The code of conduct for knights

• The religious practices of monks

What social class did knights belong to during the Middle Ages?

• Merchants

• Peasants

• Nobility

• Clergy

What was a negative aspect of knights during the Middle Ages?

• They went to war against perceived enemies of Christianity

• They were known for their cowardice

• They were often illiterate

• They refused to follow the king's orders