WorksheetsMedieval Europe
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
What does 'medieval' mean?
(a)
Who ruled Europe before the Middle Ages?
The Vikings
The Roman Emperors
The Pharaohs of Egypt
Time travelling Englishmen
Which of these significant groups for Medieval Europe ruled a large part of France?
The Vikings
The Anglo-Saxons
The Franks
The Gauls
This group of people originated from Scandinavia and were renowned for their ship building skills.
(a)
Which influential group from Medieval Europe settled in the north of France, married-in with the Franks and took over England?
The Vikings
The Franks
The Romans
The Normans
In what year did the Battle of Hastings take place?
1066
1610
1166
1966
The Normans are famous for...
What is the name and length of the tapestry that records the Battle of Hastings?
Baya, 15 metres
Bayeux, 70 metres
Bayeux, 25 metres
Bayu, 170 metres
What is a vassal?
Someone who grows crops
A person who seeks land and protection from a lord
Someone who owns the fiefdom
Someone who fights in battles
Serfs and peasants are the same thing.
False
True
Why is it hard for serfs to improve their standing in society?
They had very few rights.
They were not permitted to leave the manor.
If you were born a serf, you died a serf.
All of the above
Who was on top of the feudal pyramid?
(a)
The land granted to a vassal or knight:
serf
fief
bounty
Serfs do work for lords who protect them
Lords work for serfs
Serfs owned their own land
knights worked the land when they weren't fighting
