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Key Events from Medieval History

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which half of the Roman Empire was the first to fall?

a)

Western Roman Empire

b)

Eastern Roman Empire

2.

Which of these was NOT a significant outcome of the fall of the Roman Empire?

a)

Nomadic groups began to migrate and settle in new areas.

b)

Public works like roads, hospitals and churches went into disrepair.

c)

Trade and the economy at the time were negatively impacted by the decline of Roman civilisation.

d)

It became harder for citizens to access education.

3.

What is Charlemagne NOT famous for?

a)

Unifying a large part of Western Europe during the Middle Ages.

b)

Gathering a massive army and becoming a fearless invader who won the Crusades.

c)

Increasing literacy throughout his 'empire'.

d)

Spreading Christianity throughout Europe more successfully than anyone before him.

4.

Approximately when did Charlemagne live?

a)

499-538

b)

710-761

c)

742–814

d)

844-901

5.

Which two religions were at war during the Crusades?

a)

Christianity and Judaism

b)

Muslims and Christianity

c)

Muslims and Judaism

d)

Buddhism and Christianity

6.

True or False: Only knights ordered to fight were sent to the Holy Land.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Which European country's modern laws are based on the Magna Carta?

a)

France

b)

Germany

c)

Scotland

d)

England

8.

Which of the following was NOT a law written in the Magna Carta?

a)

The Church was given special rights and protections.

b)

Baron's of the land had to be consulted before any new taxes were created.

c)

New Protections from illegal imprisonment.

d)

The King was considered by law to be the holiest figure in the land and the speaker of god.

9.

How was the black death spread?

a)

Fleas on rats carrying bacteria.

b)

Ticks on cats carrying parasites.

c)

Mites on cows carrying viruses.

10.

Approximately how many people died from the Black Death?

a)

25 million to 50 million (over one quarter of Europe)

b)

75 million to 200 million (over one third of Europe)

c)

300 million to 500 million (over half of Europe)