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Medieval Basics Trivia Quiz

Just a quiz about basic medieval life and traditions. Threw in some questions on royalty too. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Manor_Maiden. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Manor_Maiden

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
86,155

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3401

Last 3 plays: Guest 185 (9/10), Guest 146 (5/10), Vrijdag2012 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Children younger than what age were considered not capable of learning lessons or telling good from evil. Life was usually free from burden before this age. Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Women frequently took part in the family businesses.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the middle ages a monkey was the symbol of what? Hint

Human stupidity

Human greed

Human Vanity

Human lust

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Question 4 of 10

4. Henry I's daughter Matilda fought for England's throne against _________. Hint

Edward of Mainx

Stephen of Blois

Stephen of Anjou

Henry II

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many recommended meals a day were monks usually allowed to have? Hint

0 - only small snacks were allowed

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Question 6 of 10

6. When was the couched lance introduced onto the battlefields? Hint

10th century

12th century

14th century

11th century

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does the latin phrase "opus dei" mean? Hint

I love you

work harder

Jesus' Love

God's work

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Question 8 of 10

8. True or False: Examining a patient's urine was common in the Middle Ages.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Astrological charts were not used to predict the outcome of an illness because the church thought of it as heresy and black magic.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Merchants and craftsmen organized themselves in protective associations called what? Hint

guilds

councils

craftsmens association

urban traders

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Children younger than what age were considered not capable of learning lessons or telling good from evil. Life was usually free from burden before this age.

Answer: 7

The first years of a child's life were free from burdens, formal education and hard work.

2. Women frequently took part in the family businesses.

Answer: True

From bookkeeping to working in the shops, some women also carried on their husband's trade after his death.

3. In the middle ages a monkey was the symbol of what?

Answer: Human Vanity

4. Henry I's daughter Matilda fought for England's throne against _________.

Answer: Stephen of Blois

5. How many recommended meals a day were monks usually allowed to have?

Answer: 1

Every aspect of a monk's life was regulated. The meals were quite austere. Some were allowed to have a cold snack in the evening.

6. When was the couched lance introduced onto the battlefields?

Answer: 11th century

The couched lance could strike an enemy from about 5 feet. However, lances were unwieldy and required a great deal of practice.

7. What does the latin phrase "opus dei" mean?

Answer: God's work

Half a monk's waking hours were supposed to be spent in prayer, known as "opus dei".

8. True or False: Examining a patient's urine was common in the Middle Ages.

Answer: True

9. Astrological charts were not used to predict the outcome of an illness because the church thought of it as heresy and black magic.

Answer: False

Just the opposite. Astrological charts were worn around the physician's waist along with a guidebook of diagnosis and treatments.

10. Merchants and craftsmen organized themselves in protective associations called what?

Answer: guilds

In order to maintain the quality and prices of their products, and to provide training, they organized themselves in guilds.

Source: Author Manor_Maiden

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