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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a city's defense against the siege mine?
(a) The windlass.
(b) The countermine.
(c) Diplomacy.
(d) The catapult.

2. What subject did Geoffroi de Villehardouin base his masterpiece on?
(a) The sacking of Constantinople.
(b) The Spartans.
(c) King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake.
(d) The Norman conquest.

3. What is NOT an activity commonly performed by jongleurs?
(a) Doing magic tricks.
(b) Telling stories of histories and legends.
(c) Playing instruments.
(d) Holding political debates.

4. How often does the typical city dweller in 1250 take a bath?
(a) Once a year.
(b) Once a month.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Once a day.

5. What is a thema, in the religious sense?
(a) A small recess in which relics and statuary are placed.
(b) The Sunday service itself.
(c) A theme that unifies the Gospels, such as sacrifice.
(d) A short passage from one of the Gospels.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did doctors describe the cause of illnesses in the 13th century?

2. What must a Jew wear to identify his or her religion?

3. In 1250, church organs had which of the following characteristics?

4. Why must the housewife be especially careful in selecting food from the market?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the beliefs of the Albigensians?

(see the answer key)

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