What Do You Know About Medieval Times?

In this quiz, we will be focusing on the Medieval times of EUROPE, and their historical aspects as well as great events and people. You may surprise yourself with what you know! Ready?
 
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There was an architectural style that included flying buttresses, tall spires, high vaulted ceilings, and stained glass windows of Medieval Churches. What was it called?
Victorian
Gargoylean
Gothic
Islamic
 
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Hint
The Magna Carta, also known as "The Great Charter" was sealed in what country?
England
Italy
Spain
France
 
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How could someone get the plague?
By being bitten by a plague infected flea.
Most people got the plague because they took few baths and had poor hygiene.
They got it by kissing someone who had the plague.
They got it from drinking poisonous plague infected water.
 
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Who is credited with preserving many of the ancient Greek literary classics during the Dark Ages?
University scholars
Monks in monasteries
The noble class
The royal houses of Europe
 
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What happened to the European Jews of the Middle Ages?
They opened the first universities in Europe
They were forced to convert to Christianity or suffer persecution
They were respected as wise and honest people
They were left to their own devices as the original people of Christ
 
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Hint
Which number below represents 49 in Roman numerals?
XLVI
XXXVVVI
VVICC
XLIX
 
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What was a guild?
It was a religious order.
It was a type of monk.
It was a form of money worth about one dollar.
It was a union of people who practiced the same trade.
 
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What was the typical shape of a Medieval European cathedral?
A Pyramid
A Rectangle
A Cross
A Circle
 
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True or False: Thanks to the knights and lords, the Middle Ages were a time of peace, laws, and safety.
True
False
 
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What is at least one benefit to Europeans for their involvement in the Crusades?
Trade routes are closed to all Europe.
Islamic monarchs retreat to the edges of Asia Minor.
Millions of Muslims convert to Christianity.
Europeans gain technology (military) and knowledge.
 
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In what language were church services conducted in the (Eastern) Byzantine Empire?
Greek
French
Latin
German
 
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Hint
Why did the Muslims want the Holy Lands?
It was where Muhammed is said to have ascended to heaven to speak directly with God.
They wanted it because it held the land of their forefathers.
Muslim religious officials felt that Christ was a false prophet.
Muslims wanted to keep Christians out of their empire.
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