Medieval Life
What was the name of the landowner who granted land in exchange for loyalty?
Lord or Knight
Moat
Who was the famous English king known for signing the Magna Carta in 1215
King John
Merlin
What was the name of the system that organized society into kings, nobles, knights, and peasants?
Feudalism
What was the main purpose of a castle in medieval times?
Defense and Residence
Which Scottish queen was executed by her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England?
Mary, Queen of Scots
What magical sword did King Arthur pull from the stone
Excalibur
Which medieval class was responsible for working the land and paying rent to the lord?
Serf
Which castle served as the royal residence for English monarchs and is still used today?
Windsor Castle
What was the primary role of a medieval knight?
Service as a warrior
What was the name of the round table where Arthur's knights gathered?
The Round Table
What event significantly reduced Europe's population in the 14th century?
The Black Death or Black Plague
What is the name of the central stronghold or fortified tower within a medieval castle?
Keep
Which queen led the defense of France during the Hundreds Year's War and was later canonized as a saint?
Joan of Arc
What created was said to guard treasure in Medieval tales?
Dragon
What was the name of the series of religious wars launched to reclaim the Holy Land?
The Crusades
What English castle is famously associated with the imprisonment of Mary, Queen of Scots?
Tower of London
What King led the Third Crusade and earned the nickname "Lionheart"?
King Richard I
What knight was known for his quest to find the Holy Grail?
Sir Lancelot or Sir Galahad