WorksheetsHistory & Geography 7th
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which institution held the most power during the Medieval Times?
The King
The Nobles
The Serfs
The Church
Which group of people were blamed for the plague even though they were innocent?
The Jewish
The Traders
Brotherhood of the Flagellants
The Church
The Middle Ages lasted from...
800 CE- 1400 CE
800 BC- 1400 BC
1000 BC- 1500 CE
1000 CE- 1500 CE
In medieval society, markets, festivals, and religious ceremonies took place at a
manor house
monastery
local church
university
What is a pilgrim?
a person who journeys to a religious location
a person who works to convert people to Christianity
a clergy member who lives with the general public
a clergy member who takes a vow of silence
Who played the biggest role in creating the first universities in Europe?
Muslim scholars
noble landowners
kings and queens
church leaders
The Rhine and the ______________ are two major rivers in Europe.
Danube
Nile
Mississippi
Ganges
What is a Monastery?
The level of one's religious devotion.
Anyone with religious duties in a Church.
A building or buildings occupied by a community of monks living under religious vow.
What does the word excommunicate mean?
A building or buildings occupied by a community of monks living under religious vow.
Officially exclude someone form participating and attending services in the Catholic Church.
The head monk in monastery.
Where did Duke William rule in 1065?
Normandy
England
France
Wales
What relation was Harold Godwinson to Edward the Confessor?
Uncle
Son
Brother in Law
Nephew
What was unusal about Harold Godwinsons coronation?
It was the day of Edward's funeral.
It was on a Sunday
It happened before Edward died.
It never happened
Who raided Southern England during the summer?
William
Tostig
Harald Hardrada
Canut
Where did the first major battle of 1066 take place?
Fulford
Stamford Bridge
Hastings
Wessex
How did William rally his men when they thought he was dead?
Took his helment off to show he was still alive
Sent priests to tell them
Sent them a note
Run away
Why was William's Army more flexible than Harold's?
It had archers so he could slowly wear down Harold's men.
He had knights who could deliver a smashing charge
He had infantry which could be sent to fight, allowing the cavalry a chance to recover
ALL OF THE ANSWERS
Which two ways might have killed Harold?
Arrow in the eye / spear in the head
Arrow in the eye / battle axe in the back
Single combat with William
Arrow in the eye / cut down by Norman knights
What day was Willia crowned King of England in 1066?
January 6th
September 25th
October 14th
December 25th
What is the name of the famous tapestry which shows the events of 1066? ------ tapestry?
Normandy
Hasting
Bayeux
Tableaux
