THE DARK AGES/MIDDLE AGESOnline version Answer the questions about the video of the dark ages by Javier Ramón Núñez 1 When was the Middle Ages? a Between 0 CE and 1000 CE b Between 600 CE and 1450 CE c Between 1000 CE and 1450 CE d Between 750 CE and 1250 CE 2 Why do we call this period the Middle Ages? a It took place between Ancient Greece and the Modern Era b It took place between the Modern Era and the Contemporary Age c It took place between the Roman Era and the Modern Era d It took place when ypur parents were your age 3 When did the plague hit Europe? a In the 11th century b In the 13th century c In the 14th century d In the 15th century 4 How was the medieval economy compared to the Roman Empire economy? a There was less trade, fewer cities and less cultural output than the Roman Empire b There was more trade, more and bigger cities and even more cultural output than the Roman Empire c Economy was worse because people couldn't eat so much pizza d There was more trade and cities but less cultural output than the Roman Empire 5 what was the life expectancy of Medieval Europe? a 35 years b 40 years c 50 years d 30 years 6 What is the name of the political system based on reciprocal relationships between lords and vassals? a Feudalism b Slavery c Liberalism d Communism 7 What was the role of peasants? a They collectively ruled the land b They made silly hats c They worked on the land in exchange for protection from bandits and other threats d They fought battles for the king 8 What were the advantages of the political and social system in the Middle Ages? a It was perfect for a period when the threats to people's safety were small scale and local b It was a democratic system c It enabled the growth of an empire d Everybody knew to dance really well 9 What were the disadvantages of the political and social system in the Middle Ages? a There was not enough local protection b It enabled an empire to grow too big c Everybody smelled because they didn't wash d There was no social mobility 10 Was this period great for poetry and cities? a Yes it was a great period for poetry and cities b No, it was indeed very dark c It was a great period for poetry but not for cities d It was a great period for cities but not for poetry
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