Famous Peoples
These people were known for raiding villages in Europe.
Who are the Vikings?
Another name given to peasants (NOT slaves).
What is a "serf"?
What were the names of the two houses involved in the War of the Roses?
What are the House of Lancaster and the House of York?
How was the plague spread?
This famous explorer travelled the Silk Road to explore the far east--making it all the way to China.
Who is Marco Polo?
William the Conqueror became King of England after this famous battle in the year 1066.
What is the Battle of Hastings.
This type of dwelling became popular in the middle ages because of it's strong defences.
What are Castles?
These contraptions were used to throw heavy rocks and stones at the strong castle walls.
What are catapults or trebuchets?
True or False: Trial by Water involved putting your feet into a bucket of leeches to prove your innocence.
False. Trial by Water involved tying the accused to a heavy stone and throwing the accused into the water. If they sank, they were innocent, if they floating they were guilty and sentenced to death.
This document included clauses about the king was not above the law of the land and protecting the rights of the people.
What is the Magna Carta?
This WOMAN helped lead a French army during the Hundred Years War.
Who is Joan of Arc?
The name given to the government and social structure of the Middle Ages.
What is the FEUDAL SYSTEM?
The Crusades fought for control of this city sometimes called "The Holy Land."
What is Jerusalem?
True or False: people drank wine or ale because the water was so bad it would make them sick to drink.
What is true?
True or False: The Justinian Code was so well written that it became the basis of laws for many countries throughout the world.
What is true?
This was the name of the Byzantine emperor who called upon the Pope to help defend his lands during the beginning of the Crusades.
Who was Emperor Alexius I?
The name of the building/dwelling where monks and other religious persons lived.
What are monasteries?
There were four main weapons used by knights during training. Name three of them.
What are the lance, sword, mace and longbow?
Many people thought the true cause of the Black Death was...
What is a punishment from God?
Others thought it was pockets of bad air coming up from earthquakes. Some still thought it was Jewish people trying to kill Christians.
This famous queen was thought to be the queen used on the image of playing cards.
Who is Elizabeth of York?
This medieval king’s fearlessness and bravery during the third crusade contributed to his nickname of “Lionheart”?
Who is Richard I of England?
This “document” detailed the land, its proprietors, and its yield ordered by William the Conqueror. It is one of the oldest surviving public records.
What is the Doomsday Book?
Knights wore this type of protection was custom made for a specific knights and could weigh up to 60 lbs!
What is plate armor?
A common treatment for medical ailments included using these animals to remove unwanted blood to cleanse the body.
What are leeches?
This epic poem about a legendary hero who displays courage in battling terrifying monsters such as dragons. The author of the poem is unknown.
What is Beowulf?