Monarchs
Who was the first Norman King of England?
William I
Where was the battle that William I beat Harold Godwinson fought?
Hastings
What is a heir?
The next in line for the throne
When was the Battle of Hastings?
1066
Other than potatoes, what other crop was only brought to Europe in the 1600s (hint: ketchup)
Tomato
Which King had six wives?
Henry VIII
Where was Thomas Becket killed?
Canterbury
What is a plague?
A contagious disease caused by bacteria
When did the Black Death come to England?
1348
Which cutlery item (spoons/forks/knives) was unknown in medieval Europe?
Forks
Which King signed the Magna Carta?
John
What was the largest trading city in the Islamic world?
Baghdad
What is plunder?
To steal goods, typically using force
When was the Magna Carta signed?
1215
What was the primary metal used in medieval European currency?
Silver
Which King killed Thomas Becket?
Henry II
Where was the biggest rebellion during the Harrying of the North?
York
What is a charter?
A written grant by the sovereign
When did Thomas Becket die?
1170
Who is considered to be the first European Queen?
Queen Isabella of Spain
Who was the longest ruling King of the medieval period?
Henry III
What was the largest city in Europe during the medieval time period?
Constantinople
What was chivalry?
The code of conduct for knights
When was the Peasants Revolt?
1381
Which sport was made compulsory in medieval England?
Archery