The characteristic features of medieval Britain: an overview (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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In what year did Pope Leo III name Charlemagne the Holy Roman Emperor?
In what year did Pope Leo III name Charlemagne the Holy Roman Emperor?
800 CE
When did Pope Urban II call Christians to expel Muslims from the Holy Land?
When did Pope Urban II call Christians to expel Muslims from the Holy Land?
1095
When did the Crusades finally end?
When did the Crusades finally end?
End of 15th century
What were the vast lands granted by kings to noblemen and bishops called?
What were the vast lands granted by kings to noblemen and bishops called?
Fiefs
Which social class did peasants belong to in medieval society?
Which social class did peasants belong to in medieval society?
Lowest class
What were most peasant farmers classified as?
What were most peasant farmers classified as?
Serfs
What materials did peasants usually wear?
What materials did peasants usually wear?
Rough wool or linen
What were the common colours of peasant clothing?
What were the common colours of peasant clothing?
Brown, red and grey
What were cathedral cities known for being?
What were cathedral cities known for being?
Religious and trade centres
Which towns were heavily walled with bricks?
Which towns were heavily walled with bricks?
Canterbury and York
What percentage of children died before the age of seven in medieval times?
What percentage of children died before the age of seven in medieval times?
30%
What percentage of Britain's population died in the Great Famine of 1315-17?
What percentage of Britain's population died in the Great Famine of 1315-17?
10%