make me a quiz on medieval times Flashcards
(14 cards)
Who was the famous English king known for signing the Magna Carta in 1215?
King John
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a common occupation for peasants in the Middle Ages?
A) Merchant
B) Farmer
C) Knight
D) Scholar
B) Farmer
What is the name of the church that held significant power during the medieval period?
The Catholic Church
True or False: The Crusades were military campaigns sanctioned by the Church to reclaim the Holy Land.
True
Which battle in 1066 led to the Norman conquest of England?
The Battle of Hastings
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a series of conflicts between England and France from 1337 to 1453.
Hundred Years’ War
What was the primary function of guilds in medieval towns?
To regulate trade and protect the interests of their members.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a reason for the decline of feudalism?
A) The Black Death
B) The rise of cities
C) The invention of the printing press
D) The growth of trade
C) The invention of the printing press
What was the main purpose of medieval universities?
Trained people for Church and government jobs and was the first major center of learning
Who was the French heroine that led troops during the Hundred Years’ War?
Joan of Arc
True or False: The medieval period saw the establishment of parliaments in several European countries.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ was an important document that limited the powers of the king in England.
Magna Carta
True or False: The medieval period is often characterized by a lack of scientific advancement.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a series of religious wars fought between Christians and Muslims.
Crusades
