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Quiz about Medieval Weaponry from Swords to Daggers
Quiz about Medieval Weaponry from Swords to Daggers

Medieval Weaponry, from Swords to Daggers Quiz


A fairly difficult quiz, to test your knowledge of the ancient implements of death.

A multiple-choice quiz by netherrealm. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
netherrealm
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
325,406
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
446
Last 3 plays: PurpleComet (7/10), Guest 184 (2/10), Guest 107 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these swords was still popularly used in the 19th century? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The blade(s) of the macuahuitl were constructed of what? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Urumi, or flexible sword, is native to which country? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What kind of sword was the Burmese Dha? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these most closely resembles a European halberd? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. You encounter a practicioner of the Baguazhang martial art. Which of these weapons are they most likely to be proficient in? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. If you are in combat with someone using an épée, they are most likely attempting to ...? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these weapons might have had a swath of cloth attached to it, the purpose of which was to distract or blind an opponent? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these knives had a distinctly wavy blade? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these was usually a one-strike weapon? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these swords was still popularly used in the 19th century?

Answer: Flyssa

The Flyssa, a Central African sword, was primarily developed to cut through chainmail, still the predominant armor in the 19th century of that area. The Gladius fell out of use after the Romans' downfall, while the Pallasch and the Zweihänder both lost popularity after the 17th century.
2. The blade(s) of the macuahuitl were constructed of what?

Answer: Obsidian

Primarily used in early Mesoamerica, the macuahuitl resembled a modern-day paddle with shards of obsidian laid along the perimeter of the striking edge. Less efficient than the European counterparts, strikes made with the macuahuitl were more likely to rend and tear than to slice cleanly.

However, the obsidian shards often would be dislodged and remain in the flesh of the victim, festering and ultimately leading to death.
3. The Urumi, or flexible sword, is native to which country?

Answer: India

One of the most difficult weapons to wield, the Urumi was a sword of razor-sharp steel that flexed when slashed through the air. The result was that the Urumi often functioned as a whip as much as a sword, and could be twirled around the body of the user, forming a barrier of steel.

However, only experts could successfully employ such a weapon, as often a new practitioner could lose control of the whirling blade and injure themself.
4. What kind of sword was the Burmese Dha?

Answer: Backsword

The Dha, a variant of the Dao, was far too large to function as a sidesword or shortsword. And while the blade was relatively broad, the Dha was single edged and had a bevel instead of a point.
5. Which of these most closely resembles a European halberd?

Answer: Arbir

The Arbir, or an Indonesian halberd, was relatively similar to the European variant, used exclusively by the Persatuan Pentjak.
6. You encounter a practicioner of the Baguazhang martial art. Which of these weapons are they most likely to be proficient in?

Answer: Deer horn knives

In Baguazhang, the Deer Horn Knives are the primary daggers used in training and in combat.
7. If you are in combat with someone using an épée, they are most likely attempting to ...?

Answer: Defeat you in a non-lethal duel.

The épée, similar to the foil, was a fencers' sword, or a duellists' blade, used in Europe during the age of honorable contests of swordsmanship.
8. Which of these weapons might have had a swath of cloth attached to it, the purpose of which was to distract or blind an opponent?

Answer: Guan Dao

Often used by the Shaolin practitioners, the Guan Dao resembled a heavy sabre, however, though its design was for offense it was used for disarming and defense. It is said a cloth would often be attached to the Guan Dao to distract an opponent so they could be disarmed, though this is unlikely to be the case in warfare.
9. Which of these knives had a distinctly wavy blade?

Answer: Kriss

The Kriss had a wavy blade, which often made it a ceremonial weapon rather than one of combat. Worn primarily by the upper class in South-East Asia, it was nonetheless still capable of wounding an attacker, and served as both decoration and for self-defense.
10. Which of these was usually a one-strike weapon?

Answer: A knight's cavalry lance

All of the other weapons could be used on foot, and therefore necessitated extended use beyond a single blow from on horseback. However, the lance was used once per charge. The rider would lock the lance and charge a target, aiming to impale them with the length of the weapon.

After accomplishing this, the cavalryman would release the lance, riding on past the target as they did so. As they passed, they would often draw a blade, such as a sabre, and cut back to finish the victim, and then proceed forward with the sword.

The lance would be collected afterword.
Source: Author netherrealm

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