WorksheetsMedieval History
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 31mins
Which group was at the bottom of the feudal system?
Nobles
Kings
Knights
Peasants
The main religion in Medieval England was
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Medieval Warlockery
Religion played an in important part in Medieval crime and punishments
True
False
Who did people in medieval England believe held all the power?
Parliament
The Pope
The King
God
Which of these was the most important to the economy of medieval England?
Printing
The guilds
The monasteries
The wool trade
Which of these hasn't got to do with religion?
Pilgrimages
Crusades
Gregorian reform
Black Death
Becket was appointed as what, in 1161?
Lord of the Admiralty
Lord Chancellor
Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of York
Why did Henry get a shock after Thomas became Archbishop?
Because Becket became more loyal to God and the Church.
Because Becket ran away to Ireland
Because Becket tried to take his crown.
Because Becket proved to be poor at his job.
Why did Becket flee (run away) to France?
He didn't flee, he was working on Henry's behalf
Becket refused to obey Henry's rules limiting church power
He owed Henry money
He had committed a crime himself
How many knights attacked Becket?
2
3
4
unknown
Thomas was killed at _______________________________.
Westminster Abbey
Tower of London
Canterbury Cathedral
Complete the expression: "benefit of the _____"
priests
clericals
canon
clergy
Why did Henry get a shock?
Because Becket became more loyal to God and the Church.
Because Becket ran away to Ireland
Because Becket tried to take his crown.
Because Becket proved to be poor at his job.
in 1164, Henry passed laws that restricted clerical privileges and curbed the power of the Church courts. What were these laws called?
Clerical Rules
Clarity Laws
Clarendon Rules
Laws of the Crown
Henry and Becket met in France in 1170. What was the outcome?
Their feud got worse
Becket agreed to resign his position
Henry agreed to repeal the Clarendon Rules
They patched up their differences
Becket made the situation much worse, soon after, because he...
attempted to seize Henry's throne while he was in France
started spending Henry's money recklessly
started excommiunicating all of Henry's supporters
excommunicated Henry himself
Henry II became king following the death of __________
William II
Stephen
Henry I
What was the goal of the First Crusade?
Destroy the Seljuk Empire
Reach and capture Constantinople
Reach and capture Jerusalem
To plunder as much money as possible
What is a pilgrimage?
A religious journey
A military operation
An order from the Pope
A code of religious laws
Who fought each other in the crusades?
The Romans and the Greeks
The Europeans and the Arabs
The Eastern and Western Roman Empires
The city of Jerusalem is important to what three major religions?
Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam
Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism
Islam, Christianity, and Judaism
What was the result of the First Crusade?
The crusaders captured and gained control of Jerusalem.
The crusaders were defeated and returned home.
The crusaders never made it to Jerusalem.
What was the symbol of the Crusaders?
A blue sword
A yellow lion
A red cross
What religious leader from the Catholic Church helped to organize the First Crusade?
Stephen Harding
Pope Urban II
Saint Benedict
Which general led the Arabs?
Saladin
Pope Urban II
The crusaders were from which place?
throughout Europe
The Eastern Mediterranean
The Holy Land
Spain and Italy
What happened in Clermont, France in 1095?
King Arthur pulled the sword out of the stone
King Charlemagne was crowned the first Holy Roman Emperor
King John signed the Magna Carta
Pope Urban II called for the 1st Crusade
Who lead the People's Crusade?
Peter the Hermit
Richard Lionheart
William the Conqueror
Alfred the Great
Read the text: "Whose duty is it to avenge this and recover that land, if not yours? For to you more than to other nations the Lord has given the military spirit, courage, agile bodies, and the bravery to strike down those who resist you.”
Who would have MOST LIKELY have said the quote above?
Saladin
Richard I
Pope Urban II
Ferdinand and Isabella
What does "Deus Vult" mean?
"God be praised"
"God wills it"
"Soldiers of God"
"Holy War"
Why did so many people volunteer to fight the Crusades?
they were paid generously
the Church granted forgiveness for anyone who goes on the Crusades
Because they wanted to
because they loved Jerusalem
How long did the first crucade last ?
5 years
7 years
9 years
11 years
What happened after the Crusaders captured Jerusalem in the First Crusade?
A peaceful settlement between the Crusaders and Muslims
The Crusaders massacred the people of Jerusalem
The Crusaders all left Jerusalem for home
The Muslims surrendered and left Jerusalem
How was the Black Death originally spread?
Soldiers on the battle field during the Crusades caught the germ from their attackers.
Rats came on boats from overseas and bit humans.
It was airborne, meaning it was spread through the air.
Fleas on infected rats bit them and then jumped onto onto humans and bit them.
How was the Black Death spread over oceans?
It came with conquered people.
It resulted from missionary work in other lands.
It followed trade routes.
It was carried by birds.
What was a social effect of the Black Death?
People worked together to care for the sick.
People isolated themselves to only their families.
People stayed away from one another.
People congregated in churches to seek healing.
Where did the Black Plague, or the Bubonic Plague, start?
It started in the Americas and was brought by boat to Eastern Europe by rats.
It started in Central Asia and moved west along the Silk Road and reached Eastern Europe by 1343.
It started in the Byzantine Empire and was brought to Europe during the Crusades.
It started in cities and towns Western Europe and spread to West Africa and Central Asia.
The Bubonic Plague was responsible for the death of...
nearly half the population of Europe.
ten percent of the population of Europe.
one third of the population of Europe.
75% of the population of Europe.
How did the spread of the Bubonic Plague impact the European economy?
The economy grew as Europeans researched a cure.
The economy shrank as medical costs increased.
The economy grew as trade increased.
The economy shrank as the workforce decreased.
According to the chart, what is the approximate decrease in the population of Europe as a result of the plague?
10%
25%
50%
90%
How did the Black Death have a positive impact on the economy of Europe?
It decreased the demand for goods.
It inspired the creation of labor unions.
It brought an end to feudalism and increased the wages of average workers.
It increased the number of consumers within the economy.
If you lived in the Middle Ages, your social class was determined by
birth
wealth
religion
education
Which institution held the most power during the Medieval Times?
The King
The Nobles
The Serfs
The Church
