Grammar
Name all of the nouns:
The brave knight defended the majestic castle from the attacking army.
Knight, castle, army
What does the root arch mean?
What was the Black Plague?
The Black Plague, also known as the Black Death, was one of the most devastating pandemics/illnesses in human history. It was spread by inflected fleas on rodents and is estimated to have killed 60% of Europe's population in the Middle Ages.
Which king changed the English legal system by creating a court system?
A. King William
B. King Harold
C. King Henry II
D. King Richard
King Henry the 2nd
Who provided labor in exchange for protection?
Serfs
Name the verbs in the sentence:
The medieval serf worked constantly in the fields and dreamed of one day being free.
To see the tiny writing, Mrs. Vienna had to enlarge the screen on her phone.
What does enlarge mean?
Enlarge means to make something bigger in size.
The knight fought mercilessly to protect his lord, striking down every enemy soldier.
What does mercilessly mean?
Mercilessly means done with cruelty or harshness.
Which document limited the power of the English King?
The Magna Carta was a document which limited the power of the English King.
Where did craftsmen and merchants live?
In Towns
Name the adjectives in the sentence below:
The powerful and wealthy lords ruled their lands with absolute authority during the Middle Ages.
Powerful, wealthy
Which of the following is a synonym for unable? (Choose two)
A) Alike
B) Incapable
C) Powerless
D) Rare
Two synonyms for unable are incapable (B) and powerless (C).
During the siege, the people trapped inside the city walls could only wait and hope for rescue.
What does seige mean?
Seige is a military blockade and attack on a city, fortress, or castle.
What was the purpose of a moat around a castle?
The moat provided defense against attacks.
Who was at the top of the hierarchy in medieval society?
The King.
What is the subject and predicate in the sentence below? Identify the adjective or adverb in the sentence and the noun or adjective it describes.
King Henry suspiciously whispered that he wanted someone to rid him of the troublesome priest.
Subject: King Henry
Predicate: suspiciously stated that he wanted someone to rid him of the troublesome priest.
Adverb: Suspiciously
Verb: Whispered
A firm handshake and making eye contact are examples of ________ communication.
Complete the sentence:
A) verbal
B) non - verbal
C) essential
D) non - essential
A firm handshake and making eye contact are examples of non-verbal communication.
We learned that resistance means an efort to stop or fight against someone or something.
Which of the following is a synonym for resistance?
A) Agreement
B) Support
C) Opposition
D) Acceptance
C) Opposition is a synonym for resistance.
Why were there castles and knights during the Middle Ages?
Both castles and knights provided protection during this time, which had many wars, rebellions, and uprisings.
What type of craftsmen existed during the Middle Ages? Name two.
Tailor
Armorer
Tanner
Papermakers
Blacksmiths
Glassmakers
What is the subject and predicate in the sentence below? Identify the adjective or adverb in the sentence and the noun or adjective it describes.
The hungry serf finished his tasks quickly before the evening bell.
Subject: The hungry serf
Predicate: finished his tasks quickly before the evening bell.
Adjective: Hungry (describing serf)
Adverb: Quickly (describing finished)
Write a sentence using the term 'archrival'.
An archrival means main enemy or ultimate opponent.
Did you sentence use the correct definition of archrival?
We learned that penetrate means to go through something.
Which of the following is a synonym for penerate?
A) Pierce
B) Float
C) Wipe
D) Hide
A) Pierce is a synonym for penetrate.
What was the Domesday Book?
A record containing information on the people and property that existed in England at the time. It was used by King Willliam to determine the taxes he would collect.
What were the four social classes in medieval society from top to bottom?
1.King
2.Nobles (lords, church leaders, knights)
3.Middle Class (merchants, craftsmen)
4.Serfs/Freemen