The characteristic features of medieval Britain: an overview (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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What made up the majority of the population in medieval England?
What made up the majority of the population in medieval England?
Peasants in rural communities
What role did the Church play in medieval England?
What role did the Church play in medieval England?
It influenced the justice system greatly
What were crimes in Saxon and medieval times largely connected with?
What were crimes in Saxon and medieval times largely connected with?
Poverty
In which years was England affected by the Great Famine?
In which years was England affected by the Great Famine?
1321, 1351, 1369
How much did bread prices increase during the Great Famine?
How much did bread prices 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 arrive in England?
Through which port did the Black Death arrive in England?
Bristol
What percentage of the English population did the plague kill?
What percentage of the English population did the plague kill?
30 to 40%
When did the Hundred Years War take place?
When did the Hundred Years War take place?
1337 to 1453
When did the Wars of the Roses occur?
When did the Wars of the Roses occur?
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
What factors caused poverty that resulted in criminal activities?
What factors caused poverty that resulted in criminal activities?
Famine, disease, taxation & warfare