1. GET OUT A SHEET OF PAPER AND NUMBER IT FROM 1 TO 22. Middle Ages Quiz #2

2. Question #1 Who was the Norman king that took over the island of England in 1066? A. Edward the Confessor B. William The Conqueror C. Alfred The Great D. Charles The Hammer

3. Question #2 William The Conqueror gained the support of the people of England by giving pieces of land to his knights and nobles. What is this called? A. Feudalism B. Republic C. Monarchy D. Democracy

4. Question #3 King Henry II had two sons. The oldest one was famous for leading the Third Crusade. What was his name? A. King John The Second B. King William The Conqueror C. King Edward The Confessor D. King Richard The Lionhearted

5. Question #4 While King Richard was away from his kingdom his brother took his place as the new king. What was his name? A. John B. William C. Edward D. Henry

6. Question #5 What did King John do that made the nobles of England angry? A. Refused to fight in the crusades B. Raised their taxes and imprisoned people C. Invaded England D. Took away common law

7. Question #6 What document was King John forced to agree to by his English nobles? A. The Domesday Book B. The Common Law C. The Estates General D. The Magna Carta

8. Question #7 Why is the Magna Carta so important? A. It made sure everyone paid their taxes B. It made the law the same for everyone C. It limited the power of the King D. It expanded the power of the King

9. Question #8 What was the most important part of the average persons life in the Middle Ages? A. Their king B. The army C. Their family and friends D. Their religion

10. Question #9 In 1093 Pope Urban II called for all Christian Knights of Europe to attack the Muslims who controlled the Holy Lands of Israel. What wars did this start? A. The Hundred Year War B. The Crusades C. The Norman Invasion D. The Urban Warfare

11. Question #10 What city was at the heart of the holy wars between 1093 and 1280? A. Jerusalem B. Constantinople C. Rome D. London

12. Question #11 What religion were the Turks who controlled the holy city at the beginning of the wars in 1093? A. Christian B. Muslim C. Polytheistic D. Jewish

13. Question #12 What other religion, that wasn’t fighting in the holy wars of 1093, also claimed the disputed city as their holy site? A. Christians B. Muslims C. Polytheists D. Jewish

14. Question #13 What was unique about the fifth attempt at retaking the holy lands in the year 1212 AD? A. Two religions joined forces to take the city back B. It was led by the King of England C. It was the only one that succeeded D. The army was made up of children

15. Question #14 What continent did the Bubonic Plague come from? A. Europe B. Asia C. Africa D. Australia

16. Question #15 What animal was usually the carrier of the bacteria that caused Bubonic Plague? A. Cat B. Dog C. Horse D. Rat

17. Question #16 How did the bacteria usually get from animals to humans? A. Rat bite B. Flea bite C. Eating undercooked meat D. Smelling the odors of dead animals

18. Question #17 How did doctors avoid catching the plague during the 1300’s in Europe? A. Used medicine B. Wore a bird mask C. Bled themselves to keep bacteria out D. Ran away from the Mongol invasion

19. Question #18 Can you still catch the Black Death today? A. Yes. It is still found around the world. B. No. It is completely wiped out. C. Yes, but not in America D. Yes, but only in America

20. Question #19 Which of the Crusades was the only one that was successful in capturing Jerusalem for the Christians? A. The First B. The Third C. The Fifth D. The Last

21. Question #20 Church leaders tried to stop heresy with something called the Inquisition. What does “Heresy” mean? A. Fighting for the Muslims in the Crusades B. Lying to a judge or a jury C. Religious beliefs that don’t fit with Catholic teachings D. Mixing the teachings of Aristotle with the Bible