Buildings, Writings, Music, Religion, Crusades and Crusaders

Question 1

What form of architecture became prominent in modern European countries from 1100?

Answer 1

Gothic

Question 2

What kind of medieval texts had highly decorated illustrations, often associated with the writing of the text?

Answer 2

Illuminated Manuscripts

Question 3

What was skin of sheep, cows or goats used for writing on called?

Answer 3

Vellum

Question 4

What is the name of the version of the four New Testament written in Ireland about 1000 years ago called?

Answer 4

The Book of Kelly’s

Question 5

According to the Arthurian legends, where was King Arthur’s body laid to rest?

Answer 5

Avalon

Question 6

What were medieval entertainers who sang, played instruments, told stories and recited poems called?

Answer 6

Minstrels

Question 7

What is a troubadour?

Answer 7

A minstrel who wrote their own work

Question 8

Which two religious groups were the Crusades fought between?

Answer 8

Christians and Muslims

Question 9

What were the Crusades fought over?

Answer 9

Control of religious sites in and around Jerusalem

Question 10

Why were younger Crusaders thought to have greater success than older Crusaders?

Answer 10

They had less of a chance to sin