A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance: Portrait of an Age Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

William Manchester
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 92 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance: Portrait of an Age Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

William Manchester
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II, The Shattering (Sections 1-11).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Records show that only ____ out of 100 murderers was ever brought to justice.
(a) 1.
(b) 5.
(c) 15.
(d) 10.

2. Which group was not among those listed as pillaging the Roman Empire?
(a) Vikings.
(b) Goths.
(c) Jutes.
(d) Saxons.

3. Which word is used to describe the Goths, Saxons, Huns and Franks?
(a) Ruthless.
(b) Holy.
(c) Bloodthirsty.
(d) Pagan.

4. This tribe was ignorant of which vital part of survival?
(a) Building.
(b) Agriculture.
(c) Hunting.
(d) Cooking.

5. In which year were the heirs to the English throne murdered?
(a) 1386.
(b) 1516.
(c) 1421.
(d) 1483.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which religious figure was credited for the explorer's achievements?

2. In which year was the papacy relocated?

3. Which is not mentioned as a major ailment of the Dark Ages?

4. Which of the following was a common way to earn a living?

5. The tribe was known for its expertise in which sport?

(see the answer key)

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