1. Castles were very popular during the Middle Ages. What kind of terrain were castles usually built upon? On an open plain On top of a hill Within a swamp In a forest or wooded area

2. Knights in movies and books are often portrayed wearing plate armor. What kind of armor did ordinary soldiers wear? an early form of metal mesh they had no body protection at all they wore plate armor too chain mail

3. The weapon of choice during the Medieval Ages was the sword. Which of these is NOT a kind of sword? Greatsword Broadsword Pointsword Longsword

4. During the Middle Ages, kings and queens gave portions of land to nobles in exchange for future military service and loyalty. What were these portions of land called? Fieflands Noble-doms Fiefdoms Fragments

5. What was the dominant religion in Western Europe during the medieval period? Protestantism Catholicism Judaism Islam

6. The Middle Ages is home to many important historical figures. Who is NOT from the medieval times? Joan of Arc Homer the Poet Vlad Dracula Roger Bacon

7. Another common medieval weapon was the bow and arrow. There were two main types of bows, the longbow and crossbow. What was the crossbow primarily used for? Training for the use of the crossbow Shooting across long distances Punching through armor Carrying messeges

8. What was the generally accepted timespan of the Middle Ages in *English* history? 1066-1485 1087-1324 1000-1400 410-1789

9. Medieval knights were elite fighters. What was the normal birth status of a knight? peasant anybody could become a knight monarch landowners or substantial tenants of nobles

10. What is another name for the Middle Ages? The Dark Ages The Medieval Times The First Times The Central Ages