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The Middle Ages

Notable Events

Question: This important battle established William the Conqueror as the King of England.
Answer: Battle of Hastings

Question: This Crusade is the only one in which Muslims were driven out of Jerusalem
Answer: First Crusade

Question: King John signed this, establishing peoples' rights and limiting the King's power
Answer: Magna Carta

Question: The Middle Ages began as this empire collapsed in the late 400s A.D.
Answer: Roman Empire

Question: After the Middle Ages, near 1500 A.D., this historical period is marked as a time of knowledge and "rebirth"
Answer: Renaissance

Maps & Places

Question: Area that includes present-day England, Scotland & Ireland
Answer: British Isles

Question: Narrow waterway between England and France
Answer: English Channel

Question: This body of water is essential for the growth of Southern Europe and is located north of the continent of Africa
Answer: Mediterranean Sea

Question: This mountain range in northern Italy helped shield the area from invaders on land
Answer: Alps Mountains

Question: This river cuts through the middle of Europe and empties in the Black Sea
Answer: Danube River

No Time Like The Past

Question: 1095: Pope Urban II calls for this military campaign in the Middle East
Answer: Crusade

Question: Fleas on rats are believed to be the vehicle by which this deadly disease killed near 1/3 of Europeans
Answer: Black Plague

Question: A hatred for Jewish people
Answer: Antisemitism

Question: Beliefs and practices that go against the Church's doctrine
Answer: Heresy

Question: This court system of the Church sought to end conflicting teachings and beliefs
Answer: Inquisition

Define This!

Question: A Noble who acts as a soldier for the King
Answer: Knight

Question: A piece of land given to a Vassal by the king
Answer: Fief

Question: Latin words where we get our word Medieval
Answer: Medium & Aevum

Question: I am an old piece of fabric telling the story of the Battle of Hastings
Answer: Bayeaux Tapestry

Question: Latin words explaining a trial is required before imprisoning someone
Answer: Habeas Corpus

Who Are You?

Question: I'm the former King of the Franks who was crowned Roman Emperor on Christmas, 800 A.D.
Answer: Charlemagne

Question: I am given land by the King, and in return, I provide soldiers in the event of war.
Answer: Vassal

Question: I am the leader of the Catholic Church.
Answer: Pope

Question: We are warriors from Scandinavia who attacked European kingdoms with our axes and long boats.
Answer: Vikings

Question: I am the Muslim ruler who made peace for Jerusalem with Richard the Lionheart
Answer: Saladin