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12th-15th Century Europe Trivia Quiz

This quiz has questions that deals with history of Europe dating back from the 12th-15th centuries. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by france22. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
france22

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
309,641

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1418

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Question 1 of 10

1. 1088: In that year, one of the oldest universities in the world was founded. Which was it?

Hint

University of Paris, France

University of Al-Azhar, Cairo, Egypt

University of Bologna, Italy

Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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Question 2 of 10

2. 1115: Which French scholastic philosopher was made canon of the Notre Dame Cathedral? Hint

Bernard of Chartres

Guillaume de Champeaux

Hugh of St. Victor

Pierre Abelard

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Question 3 of 10

3. 1142: Alfonso Henriques became the first king of which European country? Hint

Spain

France

Andorra

Portugal

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Question 4 of 10

4. 1162: Which of these English saints was consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury in that year? Hint

Saint Augustine of Canterbury

Saint John Fisher

Saint Thomas Becket

Saint Venerable Bede

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Question 5 of 10

5. 1218: St. Peter Nolasco, assisted by St. Raymond of Penyafort, founded what religious order? Hint

Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy

Trinitarian Order

Order of Augustinian Recollects

Poor Catholics' Order

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Question 6 of 10

6. 1271: At what age did Marco Polo leave Venice, Italy and start to set out journeying for the Chinese mainland? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. 1273: Rudolf Habsburg (Rudolph I of Germany) became Holy Roman Emperor and remained on the imperial throne till what year? Hint

1288

1290

1289

1291 (his death)

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Question 8 of 10

8. A severe outbreak of the bubonic plague (later called the Black Death) that spread rapidly across most of Europe began in what year? Hint

1351

1345

1347

1354

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Question 9 of 10

9. What year did the French heroine Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) lead the French forces and lift the siege of Orleans? Hint

1423

1427

1425

1429

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what decade did Johannes Gutenberg produce the first printed books in Europe? Hint

1470s

1440s

1450s

1460s

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 1088: In that year, one of the oldest universities in the world was founded. Which was it?

Answer: University of Bologna, Italy

After it was founded in 1088, it first gained reputation as a school of law. Faculties of medicine, art, and theological (religious) studies were subsequently added.

The Univesity of Al-Karaouine in Fez, Morocco, founded in 859, is said to be the oldest university in the world.

2. 1115: Which French scholastic philosopher was made canon of the Notre Dame Cathedral?

Answer: Pierre Abelard

Fourteen years before he taught at the cathedral school of Notre Dame, where he became scholar after studying there.

Abelard is also well known for his tempestuous affair with H�lo�se, which resulted in his castration.

3. 1142: Alfonso Henriques became the first king of which European country?

Answer: Portugal

Portugal, formerly the Roman province of Lusatania, gained independence as a kingdom a year later (1143).

Henriques died at the age of 76.

4. 1162: Which of these English saints was consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury in that year?

Answer: Saint Thomas Becket

Eight years later Saint Thomas Becket was murdered by four of Henry II's knights in his cathedral.

5. 1218: St. Peter Nolasco, assisted by St. Raymond of Penyafort, founded what religious order?

Answer: Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy

It was also known as the Order of Merced (the Mercedarians). One of its functions was to secure the release of captives (prisoners of war), especially of poorer soldiers unable to raise the money to pay a ransom. If necessary, they swapped places with prisoners in order to secure their release.

6. 1271: At what age did Marco Polo leave Venice, Italy and start to set out journeying for the Chinese mainland?

Answer: 17

He reached China by travelling along the Silk Road. In 1298, Polo was captured in the naval Battle of Curzola.

7. 1273: Rudolf Habsburg (Rudolph I of Germany) became Holy Roman Emperor and remained on the imperial throne till what year?

Answer: 1291 (his death)

Rudolf was the son of Albert IV, Count of Habsburg, who died when he was, possibly, 21. He was the first Habsburg to be elected Holy Roman Emperor, but continuous Habsburg rule dates from 1438.

The ancient family of Habsburg were descended rulers of Austria, Hungary, Bohemia, the Holy Roman Empire, and Spain.

8. A severe outbreak of the bubonic plague (later called the Black Death) that spread rapidly across most of Europe began in what year?

Answer: 1347

This plague was caused by a bacterium named Yersinia pestis, which belongs to the Enterobacteriaceae family.

9. What year did the French heroine Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) lead the French forces and lift the siege of Orleans?

Answer: 1429

The Siege of Orleans occurred during the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453). Other battles that occurred in that period are the battles of Cr�cy (1346), Poitiers (1356), and Agincourt (1415).

10. In what decade did Johannes Gutenberg produce the first printed books in Europe?

Answer: 1450s

His first printed book was the Gutenberg Bible, produced in 1455. It is also known as the Forty-Two Line Bible or the Mazarin Bible.

Source: Author france22

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