The Magna Carta
Medieval Life and Culture
Native American Dwellings
Genghis Khan
Castles and Knights
Where in the World
100
This king signed the Magna Carta in 1215.
Who is King John?
100
During a medieval feast, you might find these types of entertainers performing.
jesters or minstrels
100
Pueblo homes were primarily built in this type of region.
the desert or Southwest
100
Genghis Khan united these groups into one powerful empire.
the Mongol tribes
100
This type of early castle had a wooden or stone keep on a mound with a walled courtyard below.
a motte and bailey castle
100
Where are we in Africa? Hint: Empire of Mansu Musa
Mali
200
The Magna Carta was important because it limited the power of this figure in medieval England.
What is the king?
200
Medieval feasts often took place in this part of a castle.
Great Hall
200
This tribe is known for constructing large earthen mounds.
Who are the Mississippians
200
The Mongol Empire was the largest in this way
contiguous (continuous land empire)
200
Knights in the Middle Ages followed a code of behavior known as this
chivalry
200
This region build cliff dwellings know as ?
Pueblos
300
According to legend, this hero of Sherwood Forest opposed King John’s rule and helped the poor.
Robin Hood
300
People used these wooden bowls to eat from
A trencher
300
Longhouses were built by tribes like the Iroquois in this region of North America.
the Northeast
300
Genghis Khan’s warriors were famous for riding these animals into battle.
horses
300
This structure was the main defensive feature of a motte and bailey castle, usually built on a raised mound.
A Motte
300
Genghis Khan was from this region and his empire became the largest ever contiguous land mass
Mongolia
400
The Magna Carta inspired the idea that even leaders must follow these.
Laws
400
What common utensil was NOT used during the Middle Ages?
Forks
400
Pueblo dwellings were often made from this sun-dried brick material.
Adobe
400
This military strategy made the Mongol armies highly mobile and fast.
horse infantry or cavalry
400
Knights often trained from a young age, beginning as this, before becoming squires.
A Paige
400
Razia Sultana was the first female Muslim ruler in this country
India
500
What year was the Magna Carta signed?
1215
500
This was a drink typically sweet and made from fermented honey
Mead
500
This was the primary purpose of the mounds built by Mississippian cultures
for ceremonies or as burial sites
500
Name one positive and one negative effect of Genghis Khan's rule.
trade increase (positive) and destruction of cities (negative)
500
Besides combat, knights often participated in these mock battles for training and entertainment.
tournaments or jousts
500
Native Americans from this region lived in what kind of structure? What was their name?
A longhouse, Iroquois