Q.1
The vast majority of people in England during the Middle Ages were obliged to serve their master by farming his land or going to war if necessary. What is the name given to these people?
  • Villeins
  • Crooks
  • Ne'er-do-wells
  • Rascals
Q.2
Peasants, when called to war by their masters, were often only armed with farm implements or makeshift clubs. Why was this?
  • They could not afford to buy weapons
  • They gave their weapons to their masters
  • They were not allowed to own weapons
  • They were considered 'unworthy' of using weapons
Q.3
What kind of armour would a typical peasant wear to battle?
  • A chainmail shirt
  • No armour at all
  • A padded leather jerkin
  • Scraps of different kinds of armour put together
Q.4
For how long was a man obliged to stay away from home when serving his master in war?
  • For two weeks
  • For forty days
  • For a year
  • Indefinitely
Q.5
Healthcare was virtually non-existent for peasants who were injured in battle. What proportion of people in some towns were said to be getting by with unhealed breaks to their arms or legs?
  • One in every thousand
  • One in every hundred
  • One in every fifty
  • One in every twenty
Q.6
The most dominant weapon of the Middle Ages was the longbow and every man was expected to train in its use. Which pastime was banned in order to achieve this?
  • Drinking alcohol
  • Playing football
  • Fishing
  • Playing darts
Q.7
Medieval society was divided into three parts: those who fought, those who worked and which other group?
  • Those who governed
  • Those who sold
  • Those who prayed
  • Those who cared
Q.8
One battle in the Wars of the Roses involved an army which was actually led by a peasant. Which battle was this?
  • The Battle of Stoke Field
  • The Battle of Losecote Field
  • The Battle of Hedgeley Moor
  • The Battle of Blore Heath
Q.9
Villeins were subject to their lord's service for life but there was one way out of this bondage. If one fled to a city, he would become a freeman after how long?
  • Forty days
  • A year and a day
  • Three years and a day
  • Seven years and a day
Q.10
With Henry the VII's victory in The Wars of the Roses it was no longer compulsory for peasants to serve their lords in war. Why did this happen?
  • Henry wanted no more wars
  • Henry wanted more rights for peasants
  • Henry wanted to end the feudal system
  • Henry wanted to prevent any of his nobles from revolting
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