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The Medieval Period Quiz by Anika J.

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 3mins

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1.

Which of the following names are synonymous with 'The Medieval Period'?

a)

The Middle Period

b)

The Medieval Ages

c)

The Dark Period

d)

The Middle Ages

e)

The Dark Ages

2.

The Medieval Period followed a system/hierarchy called

(a)  

3.

Peasants/serfs only had to obey knights. Just knights.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which religion/culture did the Western Roman Empire follow after their collapse?

a)

Islamic/Muslim

b)

Christianity

c)

Buddhism

d)

None of the above

5.

Land given by a lord (or the king) to a vassal in return for military and services was called

a)

Land

b)

Accolade

c)

Fief

d)

Shield money

6.

Which order is the correct order of the feudal system? (from least land to most land)

a)

King, lord/baron, knight, serfs

b)

Knight, king, lord/baron, serfs

c)

Serfs, knight, king, lord/baron

d)

Serfs, knight, lord/baron, king

7.

What is the first step in becoming a knight?

a)

Paige

b)

Squire

c)

Page

d)

Bishop

8.

Check all the terms that are related to the major invasions that resulted in the invention of knights and the Crusades.

a)

The Barbarians

b)

The Magyars

c)

The Christians

d)

The Muslims

e)

The Vikings

9.

Fiefs and benefices were given to peasants/serfs or kings?

(a)  

10.

Qualities of a good knight, including bravery, politeness, respect for women, protection of the weak and fairness to the enemy.

a)

apprentice

b)

chivalry

c)

feudalism

d)

fief

11.

Who was the king of Franks?

a)

Charles the Fat

b)

King Harold II

c)

King Charlemagne III

d)

King Charlemagne

12.

What was the role of a peasant?

a)

To cook for owners and themselves

b)

To tend to the land

c)

To serve the military

d)

To teach children how to joust

e)

To do what their owners instruct