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A quiz about medieval life for year 7 pupils

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1.

In a medieval village, what was the name of the place where the lord lived?
- A.
  
  Mansion house
- B.
  
  Public house
- C.
  
  Manor house
- D.
  
  Stately home
Correct Answer
C. Manor house
2.

Villeins had to ask the lord's permission if...
- A.
  
  They wanted to get divorced
- B.
  
  They wanted to have a baby
- C.
  
  They wanted to get married
- D.
  
  Their daughters wanted to get married
Correct Answer
D. Their daughters wanted to get married
3.

What would happen if you gave a false 'hue and cry'?
- A.
  
  You would be killed
- B.
  
  You would be punished
- C.
  
  Nothing
- D.
  
  You would have to give compensation to the person you accused
Correct Answer
B. You would be punished
4.

Why was trial by water particularly unfair?
- A.
  
  It was embarassing
- B.
  
  The water was cold
- C.
  
  No matter what happened you would die
- D.
  
  Not everyone could swim
Correct Answer
C. No matter what happened you would die

Explanation
You were believed to be innocent if you drowned but if you floated and survived you were believed to be guilty and so you would be killed afterwards.

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5.

What is the name of the place believed to be between heaven and hell?
- A.
  
  Paradise
- B.
  
  Portugal
- C.
  
  Predatory
- D.
  
  Purgatory
Correct Answer
D. Purgatory
6.

Which two of the following were believed to be ways of getting into heaven?
- A.
  
  Pilgrimages
- B.
  
  Becoming a monk or nun
- C.
  
  Praying once a year
- D.
  
  Being horrible
Correct Answer(s)
A. Pilgrimages
B. Becoming a monk or nun
7.

Which of the following directly passed bubonic plague onto humans?
- A.
  
  Dogs
- B.
  
  Rats
- C.
  
  Fleas
- D.
  
  Mice
Correct Answer
C. Fleas
8.

What percentage of sufferers died from bubonic plague?
- A.
  
  100%
- B.
  
  70%
- C.
  
  50%
- D.
  
  10%
Correct Answer
B. 70%
9.

Which two of the following did people think caused the plague?
- A.
  
  Bad tastes
- B.
  
  Children
- C.
  
  Bad smells
- D.
  
  God
Correct Answer(s)
C. Bad smells
D. God
10.

Which of the following two things were positive outcomes of the plague?
- A.
  
  More money for landlords
- B.
  
  Higher wages for peasants
- C.
  
  Less work
- D.
  
  More freedom for peasants
Correct Answer(s)
B. Higher wages for peasants
D. More freedom for peasants

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Medieval Life

In a medieval village, what was the name of the place where the lord lived?

Villeins had to ask the lord's permission if...

What would happen if you gave a false 'hue and cry'?

Why was trial by water particularly unfair?

What is the name of the place believed to be between heaven and hell?

Which two of the following were believed to be ways of getting into heaven?

Which of the following directly passed bubonic plague onto humans?

What percentage of sufferers died from bubonic plague?

Which two of the following did people think caused the plague?

Which of the following two things were positive outcomes of the plague?