Knights & Castles
What was a young boy training to become a knight called?
A Page
Which queen's reign immediately preceded Elizabeth I's?
Mary I
What river flows through London
The Thames
Who is the legendary king associated with Camelot?
King Arthur
What alcoholic drink was a common staple in medieval England?
Ale
What was a knight's shield-bearing attendant and later trainee called?
A Squire
Which king was nicknamed "The Lionheart"?
Richard I
In which county is the medieval city of Canterbury located?
Kent
What legendary giant, who shares a name with a chain of pubs, is said to have created the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland?
Finn McCool (Fionn mac Cumhaill)
What common modern kitchen utensil was generally absent from medieval European dining tables?
The fork
What type of armour was made from thousands of small metal rings?
Chainmail
Which medieval English king was forced to sign the Magna Carta?
King John
What Roman-built city in Somerset is famous for its ancient baths?
Bath
According to Arthurian legend, what was the name of the enchanted island associated with King Arthur's final resting place?
Avalon
What spice was considered a luxury in medieval Europe and is now common in baking?
Cinnamon
What was the narrow walkway along the top of a castle wall, used by guards?
A battlement / parapet
Which English king founded the Church of England after breaking with Rome?
Henry VIII
Which English city was the centre of the wool trade and is home to the medieval Shambles?
York
In English folklore, what supernatural creature was said to be a mischievous household spirit that could cause trouble or help with chores?
Boggart
What was the medieval practice of preserving meat by rubbing it with salt called?
Salting / Curing
What was the name for the fortified central stronghold or tower of a medieval castle?
The Keep
Which English king, known as "Longshanks," conquered Wales and fought the Scots?
Edward I
What famous medieval cathedral, begun in 1079, is one of England's oldest and is known for its Norman architecture?
Durham Cathedral
In English folklore, what mysterious figure is said to haunt the road between London and the village of Hounslow?
Spring-heeled Jack
What was a "trencher" traditionally made from and used in place of a plate?
Bread