WorksheetsSurviving Medieval Europe Quiz 1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
Who was Charlemagne and what was his significance in the Middle Ages?
Charlemagne was a skilled blacksmith who crafted weapons and armor for knights in the Middle Ages.
Charlemagne was the King of the Franks and Lombards in the Middle Ages and is known for his efforts to revive the Frankish Kingdom and spread Christianity.
Charlemagne was a famous poet and playwright in the Middle Ages, known for his romantic sonnets.
Charlemagne was a Viking warrior who pillaged and plundered throughout Europe in the Middle Ages.
What were the major achievements of Charlemagne's reign?
Loss of territory in the Frankish kingdom, absence of a government, disregard for education and culture, and spread of atheism.
Expansion of the Frankish kingdom, establishment of a centralized government, promotion of education and culture, and spread of Christianity.
Stagnation of the Frankish kingdom, establishment of a decentralized government, neglect of education and culture, and spread of Islam.
Defeat in the Battle of Roncevaux, decline of the Frankish kingdom, suppression of education and culture, and spread of paganism.
Who supported William the Duke of Normandy's claim to the throne,
giving him a lot of sway with many people?
Where did the final battle to determine the king of England in 1066 take place?
Canterbury
London
Stamford Bridge
Hastings
What was the name of the hill where the Battle of Hastings took place?
Senlac Hill
Stamford Bridge
Hastings Hill
Norman Hill
What was the name of the flag that William carried with him, indicating the support of the Pope?
Papal Banner
Royal Standard
Conquest Banner
Norman Flag
What type of soldiers made up Harold Godwinson's army?
Swordsmen and Pikemen
Foot Soldiers and Knights
Fyrd and Housecarls
Cavalry and Archers
What did William use to tempt Harold's army into losing their strong defensive position?
Cavalry charge
Rumour of his death
Archers' attack
Feigned retreat
What plan did William have to defeat Harold.
He used fire.
He used a feigned retreat
He attacked late at night.
He waited for Harold to attack him.
What did William's army have that gave them a big advantage in the range of tactics and attacks they could carry out?
Cavalry and Archers
Foot Soldiers and Knights
Crossbowmen and Pikemen
Fyrd and Housecarls
What did William lift to show his army that he was still alive during the battle?
Sword
Banner
Helmet
Shield
What was the key turning point in the Battle of Hastings?
Harold's retreat
William's cavalry charge
William's feigned retreat
Harold's death
Who won the Battle of Hastings?
Harold II and the Saxon army
William of Normandy and the Norman army
Harald Hardrada and the Viking army
Who was crowned King of England on Christmas Day, 1066?
Harold Godwinson
Edward the Confessor
William of Normandy
Harald Hardrada
What did the Bayeux Tapestry depict?
The Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
The Norman invasion of England
The Battle of Senlac Hill
Who were the knights and what was their code of conduct called?
chivalry
nobility
knighthood
honor
What were the responsibilities of a knight?
Protect the kingdom, serve their lord, uphold the code of chivalry
Perform religious ceremonies, entertain the king, negotiate treaties
Farm the land, build castles, trade goods
Fight in battles, collect taxes, enforce laws
The Bayeux Tapestry is like a...
a huge medieval picture.
a huge medieval book.
a huge medieval comic strip.
Why was William's Army more flexible than Harold's?
They did yoga
He had knights, archers and foot soldiers
They were trained in different formations
The spearmen carried bows
Why was the Battle of Hastings unusual in Medieval terms?
It had two kings taking part
It went on all day - most battles were over in a few hours
It was a Civil War
No one died
