The characteristic features of medieval Britain: an overview (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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In which year did Pope Leo III name Charlemagne the Holy Roman Emperor?
In which year did Pope Leo III name Charlemagne the Holy Roman Emperor?
800 CE
Which Pope called for Christians to expel Muslims from the Holy Land in 1095?
Which Pope called for Christians to expel Muslims from the Holy Land in 1095?
Pope Urban II
When did the Crusades finally end?
When did the Crusades finally end?
End of 15th century
Which groups made up the feudal system in medieval Europe?
Which groups made up the feudal system in medieval Europe?
Kings, lords, knights, vassals, peasants
What were the vast lands granted by the king to noblemen and bishops called?
What were the vast lands granted by the king 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 medieval peasants classified as?
What were most medieval peasants classified as?
Serfs
What materials were medieval peasant clothing typically made from?
What materials were medieval peasant clothing typically made from?
Rough wool or linen
Which of these was NOT a medieval English town mentioned in the note?
Which of these was NOT a medieval English town mentioned in the note?
Bristol
What were cathedral cities known as centres for?
What were cathedral cities known as centres for?
Religion & trade
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%