The Middle Ages: A Journey Through Medieval Times for Year 6 History

Question 1

Why did Pope Urban II call for the First Crusade in 1095?

Accepted Answer

To protect Christian pilgrims from Muslim attacks

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To gain wealth and conquer new lands

Question 2

Which of these was NOT a major economic activity in Europe during the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

Banking

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Farming

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Trading

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Crafts

Question 3

In the Middle Ages, what were the main challenges and opportunities that women faced?

Accepted Answer

Women had fewer rights than men, but they played important roles in their families and communities.

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Medieval women often held positions of power and influence.

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Women were only responsible for household chores and had no role in public or economic life.

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Women had the same legal and social protections as men.

Question 4

Castles and gunpowder were new technologies that emerged during the Middle Ages. How did these advancements impact the conduct of warfare?

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Castles made it harder for attackers to conquer, while gunpowder made it easier.

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Cavalry became more prominent, while infantry became less significant.

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Battles resulted in fewer casualties.

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Ordinary citizens played a more substantial role in warfare.

Question 5

How did the code of chivalry shape medieval society, influencing social values, warfare, and relationships between different social classes?

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Chivalry promoted values of justice and fairness, contributing to a more equitable society.

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Chivalry had no significant impact on medieval society.

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Chivalry was a code of conduct reserved only for knights.

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Chivalry encouraged violence and aggression.

Question 6

Which of these was a major cultural advancement in Europe during the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

Gothic architecture

Accepted Answer

Universities

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Exploration of the Americas

Question 7

How did the Church shape medieval European society? Consider its impact on politics, social structures, and culture.

Accepted Answer

The Church's influence extended beyond religious matters, shaping political, social, and cultural aspects of medieval society.

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The Church had little influence beyond religious matters.

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The Church actively opposed the feudal system and promoted social equality.

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The Church had no influence on intellectual and artistic developments in medieval Europe.

Question 8

What were the primary roles of guilds in medieval towns?

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Regulate trade, protect members' interests, and foster social connections.

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Provide military protection for the town.

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Organize religious festivals and celebrations.

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Control political affairs in the town.

Question 9

What were the living conditions like for serfs in the Middle Ages?

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Serfs had to work the lord's land and pay taxes.

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Serfs lived in comfortable homes with modern amenities.

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Serfs had the right to own land and could move around freely.

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Serfs were highly respected and had a say in how the manor was run.

Question 10

During the Crusades, people from Europe and the East encountered each other. How did these interactions contribute to greater understanding and exchange of ideas?

Accepted Answer

Increased trade and the spread of new technologies, like gunpowder and papermaking, from the East to Europe.

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Reduced religious tolerance and understanding between Europe and the East.

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The Crusades had no impact on cultural exchange or cross-cultural understanding.

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The Crusades led to the rise of the Ottoman Empire.

Question 11

In feudal society, how did the code of chivalry influence the way knights behaved towards women?

Accepted Answer

Knights were expected to treat women with kindness and respect.

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Women had more opportunities for education and could choose their own husbands.

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Knights could mistreat women who were not considered 'ladies'.

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Women were expected to fight alongside knights in battles.

Question 12

In the late Middle Ages, how did the rise of nation-states impact the Church's authority?

Accepted Answer

Nation-states took control of religious matters, such as collecting taxes and choosing religious leaders.

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The Church lost all its land and wealth to the new nation-states.

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The Church's power grew stronger than that of the nation-states.

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The Pope maintained absolute religious authority over all nation-states.

Question 13

Which system of social and political organization was prevalent in England during the Middle Ages?

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Feudalism

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Democracy

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Communism

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Monarchy

Question 14

Who was the Norman king who ruled England from 1066 to 1087?

Accepted Answer

William the Conqueror

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Henry I

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Richard the Lionheart

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John

Question 15

Who became the first Norman king of England after the Battle of Hastings in 1066?

Accepted Answer

William the Conqueror

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Henry I

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Edward the Confessor

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Richard the Lionheart

Question 16

What deadly disease killed millions of people across Europe during the 14th century?

Accepted Answer

The Black Death

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Smallpox

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Influenza

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Measles

Question 17

Which of these WAS NOT an outcome of the Crusades?

Accepted Answer

Increased tolerance towards other religions

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Increased trade between Europe and the East

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The introduction of new crops and ideas

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The strengthening of the Catholic Church

Question 18

Which event or factor played NO role in bringing an end to the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

The Industrial Revolution

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The Hundred Years' War

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The Renaissance

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The Protestant Reformation

Question 19

What was the name of the religious movement that challenged the authority of the Pope and led to a split in Christianity?

Accepted Answer

The Protestant Reformation

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The Enlightenment

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The Catholic Reformation

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The Scientific Revolution

Question 20

Who wrote the famous collection of stories called 'The Canterbury Tales'?

Accepted Answer

Geoffrey Chaucer

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William Shakespeare

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John Milton

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Jane Austen

Question 21

Who was the Norman who became the first king of England after the Battle of Hastings?

Accepted Answer

William the Conqueror

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Henry I

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Edward the Confessor

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Harold Godwinson

Question 22

What was the social and economic system in place during the Middle Ages where land was owned by lords and worked by peasants?

Accepted Answer

Feudalism

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Manorialism

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Capitalism

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Socialism

Question 23

Which event in the 11th century led to a conflict between the English monarchy and the Church over who had the right to appoint bishops?

Accepted Answer

The Investiture Controversy

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The Battle of Hastings

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The Black Death

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The Hundred Years' War

Question 24

What was the series of religious wars fought between Christians and Muslims in the Middle Ages over control of the Holy Land?

Accepted Answer

The Crusades

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The Reconquista

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The Thirty Years' War

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The French Wars of Religion

Question 25

Which of the following was an important technological innovation developed during the Middle Ages that aided in navigation?

Accepted Answer

The compass

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The printing press

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The steam engine

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The telescope

Question 26

Which social group in medieval society was NOT considered part of the privileged classes?

Accepted Answer

Peasantry

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Nobility

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Clergy

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Merchants

Question 27

Which historical document, signed in 1215, limited the power of the English monarch and established certain rights for its people?

Accepted Answer

The Magna Carta

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The Bill of Rights

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The Petition of Right

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The Declaration of Independence

Question 28

Who became King of England after the Battle of Hastings in 1066?

Accepted Answer

William the Conqueror

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Harold Godwinson

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Henry II

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Edward the Confessor

Question 29

Which plague spread across Europe in the 14th century, killing millions?

Accepted Answer

Black Death

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Spanish Flu

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Smallpox

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Typhoid

Question 30

Who led the English army to victory at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415?

Accepted Answer

Henry V

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Richard III

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Edward III

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William Wallace

Question 31

Which invention aided trade and exploration during the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

Compass

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Printing press

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Steam engine

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Gunpowder

Question 32

Who introduced the concept of zero to Europe?

Accepted Answer

Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Archimedes

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Nicolaus Copernicus

Question 33

What is the name of the architectural style common in medieval castles and churches?

Accepted Answer

Gothic

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Renaissance

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Baroque

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Classical

Question 34

Which document restricted the powers of the English king?

Accepted Answer

Magna Carta

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Habeas Corpus Act

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Bill of Rights

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Declaration of Independence

Question 35

Which social group made up the largest part of the population in the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

Peasants

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Nobility

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Clergy

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Merchants

Question 36

Who was the Norman leader who invaded England in 1066?

Accepted Answer

William the Conqueror

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Harold Godwinson

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Richard the Lionheart

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Henry V

Question 37

What was the main goal of the Crusades?

Accepted Answer

To recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims

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To spread Christianity throughout Europe

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To establish new trade routes to Asia

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To gain control of the Mediterranean Sea

Question 38

Who was the first king of the Plantagenet dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Henry II

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Richard I

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John

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Edward I

Question 39

What was the system of government where land was granted in exchange for military service called?

Accepted Answer

Feudalism

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Manorialism

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Serfdom

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Chivalry

Question 40

How did the Crusades influence the feudal system in Europe?

Accepted Answer

Knights gained more power and influence.

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The Church's authority weakened.

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The manorial system was abolished.

Question 41

Who conquered England in 1066?

Accepted Answer

King William I

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King Alfred

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King Edward the Confessor

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King Harold Godwinson

Question 42

What was the name of the religious wars fought between Christians and Muslims?

Accepted Answer

The Crusades

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The Reformation

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The Hundred Years' War

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The Thirty Years' War

Question 43

Which crop was commonly grown by farmers in the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

Wheat

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Potatoes

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Corn

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Rice

Question 44

Which political system developed in the late Middle Ages, where power was shared between the king and nobles?

Accepted Answer

Parliamentarianism

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Feudalism

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Monarchy

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Absolutism

Question 45

Who led the Norman invasion of England in 1066?

Accepted Answer

William the Conqueror

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Edward the Confessor

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Henry II

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Richard the Lionheart

Question 46

Which social system was widespread in England during the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

Feudal system

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Capitalist system

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Socialist system

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Democratic system

Question 47

Which series of religious conflicts took place between Christians and Muslims during the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

Crusades

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Reconquista

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Wars of the Roses

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Hundred Years' War

Question 48

What was the primary reason for the start of the Hundred Years' War?

Accepted Answer

Disputes over claims to the French throne

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Control over the wool trade

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Religious differences

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Territorial expansion

Question 49

Which English king famously led his troops to victory at the Battle of Agincourt?

Accepted Answer

Henry V

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Henry IV

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Edward III

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Richard II

Question 50

What was the name of the iconic medieval fortress built in London by William the Conqueror?

Accepted Answer

Tower of London

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Windsor Castle

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Edinburgh Castle

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Carlisle Castle

Question 51

Which medieval monarch is known for signing the Magna Carta?

Accepted Answer

King John

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Henry VIII

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Edward I

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William the Conqueror

Question 52

Which of these inventions was NOT developed during the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

Telescope

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Printing press

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Gunpowder

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Compass

Question 53

What was a key difference between life in towns and life in the countryside during the Middle Ages in Europe?

Accepted Answer

Trade and commerce were more common in towns than in the countryside.

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Farming was the main activity in both towns and the countryside.

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Stone castles were only found in the countryside.

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Lords and knights lived in both towns and the countryside.

Question 54

What was the main reason for the start of the Hundred Years' War?

Accepted Answer

England's King Edward III claimed the French throne.

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France attacked English settlements in Europe.

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England and France had different religions.

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English and French merchants disagreed on trade deals.

Question 55

In the Middle Ages, which of the following was a vital role of the Church?

Accepted Answer

Providing education and promoting literacy

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Commanding armies in warfare

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Collecting taxes from the populace

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Building and maintaining castles

Question 56

What was the most common role for women in medieval times?

Accepted Answer

Looking after the home and family

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Teaching children

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Owning land

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Fighting in battles

Question 57

Who was the first Norman king who successfully invaded and conquered England?

Accepted Answer

William the Conqueror

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Edward the Confessor

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Harold Godwinson

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Henry I

Question 58

Which social class was NOT a part of the feudal system?

Accepted Answer

Merchants

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Peasants

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Knights

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Serfs

Question 59

What was the devastating plague that spread across Europe in the 14th century called?

Accepted Answer

The Bubonic Plague

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The Great Famine

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The Hundred Years' War

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The Wars of the Roses

Question 60

Who was the English King who led the English to victory in the Hundred Years' War?

Accepted Answer

Henry V

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Richard the Lionheart

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Edward III

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William the Conqueror

Question 61

Which period of English history followed the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

The Tudor Period

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The Renaissance

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The Enlightenment

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The Industrial Revolution

Question 62

Who became the first Norman king of England?

Accepted Answer

William the Conqueror

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Henry II

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Richard the Lionheart

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Edward I

Question 63

What was the main way of organizing society during the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

Feudalism

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Capitalism

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Socialism

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Communism

Question 64

Which deadly disease killed many people in Europe during the 14th century?

Accepted Answer

The Black Death

Answer

The Spanish Flu

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The Bubonic Plague

Answer

The Great Plague