The characteristic features of medieval Britain: an overview (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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What group made up the majority of the population in medieval England?
What group made up the majority of the population in medieval England?
Peasants in rural communities
In which years did the Great Famine affect England?
In which years did the Great Famine affect England?
1321, 1351 & 1369
How much did food prices, particularly bread, increase during the Great Famine?
How much did food prices, particularly bread, increase during the Great Famine?
Doubled
When did the Black Death arrive in Europe?
When did the Black Death arrive in Europe?
October 1347
Through which port did the Black Death enter England in 1348?
Through which port did the Black Death enter England in 1348?
Bristol
What percentage of the English population did the Black Death kill over two years?
What percentage of the English population did the Black Death kill over two years?
30 to 40%
How many people inhabited London when the plague reached Bristol?
How many people inhabited London when the plague reached Bristol?
Around 70,000
Which four factors caused poverty that resulted in criminal activities?
Which four factors caused poverty that resulted in criminal activities?
Famine, disease, taxation & warfare
When did the Norman Conquest occur?
When did the Norman Conquest occur?
After 1066
When did the Hundred Years War take place?
When did the Hundred Years War take place?
1337 to 1453
During which years were the Wars of the Roses fought?
During which years were the Wars of the Roses fought?
1455 to 1485
How many times did King Edward III tax the people during his reign?
How many times did King Edward III tax the people during his reign?
27 times