MEDIEVAL HISTORY
Which group usually owned and controlled land, people, and towns around them?
A. Serfs
B. Lords
C. Apprentices
D. Pilgrims
B. Lords
What does EMERGED mean in this sentence?
"The butterfly emerged from its cocoon."
A. disappeared
B. came out
C. became smaller
D. fell asleep
B. came out
Which group of words is a PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE?
A. very quickly
B. across the field
C. happily
D. shouted loudly
B. across the field
What was POTTAGE?
A. A type of drink
B. A soup or stew
C. A honey cake
D. A hunting park
B. A soup or stew
According to the passage, what is the main topic?
A. Where people lived
B. What people ate during the Middle Ages
C. Why people shopped
D. How castles were built
B. What people ate during the Middle Ages
Lords gave land and protection to serfs in exchange for loyalty and service in the system of ________.
A. chivalry
B. feudalism
C. papacy
D. commerce
B. feudalism
What does RESTORE mean?
A. repair or put something back to how it used to be
B. destroy something
C. make something more expensive
D. hide something
A. repair or put something back to how it used to be
Choose the best phrase:
"The knight rode ________."
A. across the open field
B. very bravely
C. quickly and carefully
D. over and over
A. across the open field
Which food was more common on wealthy people's tables?
A. Coarse bread made from oats
B. Roasted meats
C. Only beans and peas
D. Only onions and garlic
B. Roasted meats
What was the main purpose of a deer park?
A. It was a place for children to play.
B. It was a place to raise baby deer.
C. It was a place for wealthy people to hunt deer or other game for food.
D. It was a place to grow vegetables.
C. It was a place for wealthy people to hunt deer or other game for food.
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: How did the growth of trade and commerce affect medieval Europe?
A. More people moved into towns.
B. Merchants and craftsmen became more important.
C. Everyone became a knight.
D. Towns became places where goods could be bought and sold.
A, B, and D
Which sentence uses PESTILENCE correctly?
A. The pestilence was a wooden tool.
B. The doctor worked to stop the deadly pestilence from spreading.
C. The knight wore a pestilence on his head.
D. The merchant sold pestilence at the market.
B. The doctor worked to stop the deadly pestilence from spreading.
A teacher raises her hand to tell students to stop talking. What kind of signal is this?
A. verbal
B. nonverbal
C. essential
D. written
B. nonverbal
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Which foods were common for villagers?
A. Vegetables and grains
B. Beans and peas
C. Expensive imported spices
D. Bread made from rye, barley, or oats
A, B, and D
Which detail BEST supports the idea that villagers' meals were different from meals in castles?
A. Those living near water might enjoy fish.
B. Meat was mostly a luxury for wealthy people.
C. Beans and peas were common sources of protein.
D. Apples and pears were popular fruits.
B. Meat was mostly a luxury for wealthy people.
What happened as a result of the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
A. King John signed Magna Carta.
B. William of Normandy became King William I of England.
C. The Middle Ages ended.
D. The Black Death began.
B. William of Normandy became King William I of England.
What does DESTINED mean in this sentence?
"The young knight seemed destined to become a great leader."
A. expected or meant to happen
B. repaired
C. hidden
D. traded
A. expected or meant to happen
Which word BEST completes the sentence?
"The kingdom had a clear ________, with the king at the top."
A. matriarch
B. hierarchy
C. apprentice
D. papacy
B. hierarchy
Why did wealthy people use spices in their food?
A. Spices gave foods more flavor.
B. Spices made food cook instantly.
C. Spices made food last forever.
D. Spices were free for everyone.
A. Spices gave foods more flavor.
Under which heading would you find information about pottage, gardens, and coarse bread?
A. Castle Feasts
B. Typical Village Meals
C. Sweet Treats and Drinks
D. Coming Together
B. Typical Village Meals
Which TWO statements about Magna Carta are true?
A. It helped establish that the king had to follow the law.
B. It is considered an important document in English history.
C. It gave King John unlimited power.
D. It ended all wars in England.
A and B
Which sentence BEST shows the meaning of APPRENTICE?
A. The apprentice watched the carpenter carefully so he could learn the trade.
B. The apprentice ruled the entire kingdom.
C. The apprentice was a type of castle.
D. The apprentice was a kind of food.
A. The apprentice watched the carpenter carefully so he could learn the trade.
Which sentence uses MONARCH correctly?
A. The monarch was the ruler of the kingdom.
B. The monarch was a type of bread.
C. The monarch was a marketplace.
D. The monarch was a trained carpenter.
A. The monarch was the ruler of the kingdom.
What was a TRENCHER, and who was most likely to use foods like this?
A. A plate made from stale bread; it was part of ordinary villagers' meals.
B. A fenced hunting area; it was used by knights.
C. A honey cake; it was served only at royal banquets.
D. A type of spice; it was used by merchants.
A. A plate made from stale bread; it was part of ordinary villagers' meals.
SHORT RESPONSE: What is the MAIN IDEA of "A Taste of Medieval Times"? Give at least TWO details from the passage to support your answer.
ANSWER: Sample: The passage explains what people ate during the Middle Ages and how food differed between wealthy people and villagers. Details could include wealthy people eating roasted meats and expensive spices, while villagers ate vegetables, grains, pottage, and coarse bread.