Medieval Movie
This fantasy film series is adapted by a famous book series written by J.J.R Tolken
Lord of the Rings
What is the name of the magical sword that King Arthur pulls from the stone in Arthurian legend?
Excalibur
This medieval invention allowed for more efficient irrigation of crops in Europe?
The water mill
This famous ruler established the Holy Roman Empire in 800 AD and is also the name of a pop culture radio show host
Charlemagne
This was the staple food for peasants in medieval Europe, often eaten at every meal and made from barley, oats, or rye?
Bread
From the Disney animated film Sword in the Stone, this person had a wizard friend named Merlin who helped him obtain a certain sword
Arthur
In what era is the poem Beowulf attributed to
Anglo-Saxon
This device, first appearing in the 12th century, allowed for more accurate navigation at sea and was essential for later explorations?
The compass
This person famously led the French army to victory in the Battle of Orleans during the Hundred Years' War?
Joan of Arc
This vegetable, often served as a side dish or in soups, was a common food for peasants during the Middle Ages?
Cabbage
The director of Nosferatu(2024) made a dark medieval film that was released in 2022 starring Björk, Alexander Skarsgård and Anya Taylor-Joy
The Northman
What is the full name of the tale that the green knight (2021) was based off
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
This innovation, attributed to a 13th-century English monk, greatly improved the accuracy of clocks during the medieval period?
The Mechanical Clock
This major medieval Italian city-state was famous for its banking families, like the Medici, and its role in the Renaissance?
Florence
This common alcoholic drink, brewed from fermented honey and water, was widely consumed in medieval Europe?
Mead
This film was adapted from a famous folktale about honor and chivalry and has someones head cut off by an axe
The Green Knight
Which famous medieval French epic, based on historical events, tells the story of the hero Roland?
The Song of Roland (La Chanson de Roland)
This mathematical concept, originating in the Islamic world and brought to medieval Europe, became a cornerstone of European mathematics?
Arabic Numerals
This animal lead to the infamous black plague
Rats
This type of meat was considered a "delicacy" during the medieval period, often roasted or served in pies, and was served in large quantities at royal feasts?
Peacock
This film had the iconic line "FREEDOM" at the end of the film
Braveheart
In The Canterbury Tales, which character is a pious and poor church official, known for his humility and simple lifestyle?
The Parson
What herbal remedy, widely used during the medieval period and beyond, was introduced in the Middle Ages for its medicinal properties, particularly for its use in treating wounds?
Honey
Which English king signed the Magna Carta in 1215, limiting the power of the monarchy?
King John
What is the name of the medieval tradition of preserving meat, often through salting or smoking, that was used to store meat for leaner months?