Middle Ages

The Medieval Period (circa. 5th Century A.D. - 14th Century A.D.

Q.1

The Medieval period (5th - 14th Centuries A.D.) was a time when people throughout Europe became more...............

Adventurous. Large-scale exploration and scientific discovery was the hallmark of this period.
Insular. With the fall of the Western Roman Empire, people and ideas became more static, with feudal systems concentrating wealth, power & ideas within particular regions.
Spiritual. Reforms of the Christian Church became widespread with new faiths emerging throughout Europe.

Q.2

During this period, the emergence of separate kingdoms and territories concentrated power in local regions. Each kingdom was organised in the 'Feudal System'. Which of the following statements reflect the correct order of authority within a feudal system?

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Lord/King, Freemen, Vassals, Nobles, Knights.
Lord/King, Nobles, Freemen, Knights, Serfs.
Lord/King, Nobles, Knights, Freemen, Serfs.
Lord/King, Knight, Nobles, Freemen, Serfs.

Q.3

The diagram shows a 'Motte & Bailey', an early form of settlement for a Lord. Identify the aspects marked A, B, C & D.

MOTTEandBailey

A = Keep, B = Motte, C = Courtyard, D = Bailey
A = Motte, B = Castle/Keep, C = Moat, D = Bailey
A = Motte, B = Castle/Keep, C = Bailey, D = Moat

Q.4

The medieval towns that grew up around Motte and Baileys, and later stone castles, were effectively ruled by the local Lord on behalf of the King. What was the name of the document, published by the Lord in all medieval towns, which outlined the laws of that territory?

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The Constitution
The Charter
The Bill of Righs
The Curfew

Q.5

Most buildings in a medieval town were made of wood. Because of this, the town charter declared a time for when all fires had to be put out. What was this law called?

Medieval Town by Teironius

Guild
Curfew
Magna Carta
Fief

Q.6

In medieval towns, the 'Guild' was a.....

Organisation of local representatives who implemented the laws of the charter
Group of religious people who advised the Lord on what laws to pass etc.
Organisation of tradesmen, establishing certain standards of work and pay.

Q.7

The Motte & Bailey was eventually replaced by a stronger and larger stone castle in most kingdoms. Can you identify the main characteristics of the stone castle marked in this diagram?

Castleletters

A = Keep, B = Portcullis, C = Curtain Walls, D = Drawbridge, E = Turret, F = Moat
A = Keep, B = Curtain Walls, C = Drawbridge, D = Bailey, E = Courtyard, F = Turret
A = Keep, B = Curtain Walls, C = Portcullis, D = Moat, E = Bailey, F = Battlement
A = Keep, B = Curtain Walls, C = Drawbridge, D = Moat, E = Bailey, F = Turret

Q.8

The training of a knight in medieval times involved three stages of education & training; Page, Squire & Knight. Which of the following are the correct sequence of a knight's training?

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Squire, Page & Knight. Squire (at 7 yrs. old), Page (at 14 yrs. old) & Knight at 21 years old.
Page, Knight & Squire. Page (at 7 yrs. old), Knight (at 16 yrs. old) & Squire (at 21 yrs. old)
Page, Squire & Knight. Page (at 7 yrs. old), Squire (at 14 yrs. old) & Knight (at 21 yrs. old)

Q.9

In the training of a Page (7-14 yrs. old), which of the following statements most accurately reflects the type of training they received?

Learning the Code of Chivalry, playing mock battles with real swords & lances, waiting at the Lord's table.
Learning about religion, manners, riding, hunting, hawking and strategic games such as backgammon and chess. Also, playing mock battles with wooden swords and lances. Waiting at the Lord's table.
Learning to ride in battle, using real swords and wooden targets. Waiting at the Lord's table and studying religion.

Q.10

The Squire (14 - 21 yrs. old) involved much more intense training. Which of the following activities did a Squire's training involve?

A 'dubbing' ceremony, etiquette with the Lord and his family, riding into real battles with a Knight &
Learning etiquette & Code of Chivalry, riding into battle with a knight, training with real weapons & horsemanship.
Waiting at the Lord's table, Code of Chivalry, playing strategic games like backgammon & chess.

Q.11

At the age of 21, a Squire would become a Knight, swearing loyalty to his King and God. The night before the ceremony, the Squire would spend his time praying in the chapel. What was the name of the ceremony where he was granted his knighthood?

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The 'dubbing' ceremony.
The 'coronation' ceremony.
The 'knighthood' ceremony.
The 'fealty' ceremony.

Q.12

Knights would often compete in mock battles ('tourneys') which were held in a kingdom. it was considered a great honour to win these mock tournaments. Can you name two of the most common types of tournaments held during medieval times?

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Jousts & wrestling.
Bare-knuckle fighting and archery
Jousts & 'melees'

Q.13

When not in battle, a knight would wear silks and have many pastimes. Which of the following were true reflections of a knight's pastimes?

Hunting, hawking, wrestling, chess & astronomy
Hawking, hunting, chess & copying religious manuscripts.
Hunting, hawking, chess & attending tourneys.

Q.14

During Medieval times, many kings and their knights fought in the Crusades (11th - 13th Centuries), responding to pleas of help from the collapsing Byzantine Empire, which was being overrun by Turkish Muslims. Where were the crusades mainly fought and over what land?

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In the Middle East; the cities of Hebron & Jerusalem.
In the Italian city-states: the cities of Rome & Florence
In the Middle East: the cities of Jerusalem & Constantinople
In the Middle East; the island of Cyprus & city of Jerusalem.