Medieval European Society

Question 1

Allegiance

Answer 1

An oath of locality to monarch of country

Question 2

Arabia

Answer 2

The original homeland of the Arabs and historic centre of islam, located between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.

Question 3

banishment

Answer 3

The punishment of being sent away from a country or other place

Question 4

descent

Answer 4

The origin or background of a person in terms of family or nationality

Question 5

clergy

Answer 5

People ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church

Question 6

Constantinople

Answer 6

The capital city of the Roman/Byzantine Empire, now known as Istanbul

Question 7

bishop

Answer 7

An important member of the governing body of the Christian Church who was responsible for his diocese.

Question 8

buboes

Answer 8

Swollen, inflamed lymph node in the armpit or groin

Question 9

bubonic

Answer 9

A bacterial infection passed from rats to fleas to humans

Question 10

canon law

Answer 10

Laws and regulations made by the Church

Question 11

Christianity

Answer 11

The religion based on the teachings of Jesus.

Question 12

claimant

Answer 12

A person making a claim

Question 13

crowned

Answer 13

To ceremonially place a crown the head of person to become a monarch

Question 14

Crusades

Answer 14

A series of religious wars that took place between the 11th and 15th centuries.

Question 15

descent

Answer 15

The origin or background of a person in terms of family or nationality

Question 16

diagnose

Answer 16

Identify the nature of an illness by examination of the symptoms

Question 17

enthroned

Answer 17

To install a monarch on a throne

Question 18

excommunication

Answer 18

Officially excluding someone from participation within the Christian Church.

Question 19

feudal system

Answer 19

A system of organising a society by providing land in return for loyalty and work.

Question 20

flogging

Answer 20

Beat with a whip or stick as punishment or torture

Question 21

germ warfare

Answer 21

The use of bacteria and infectious agents to harm or kill humans

Question 22

heir

Answer 22

A people legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person’s death

Question 23

heresy

Answer 23

An opinion that goes against the offical teachings of the Catholic Church

Question 24

Holy Land

Answer 24

The area within Palestine where Christ had lived and preached.

Question 25

hung, drawn and quartered

Answer 25

A punishment used for men found guilty of treason

Question 26

invasion

Answer 26

Invading a country or region with an armed force

Question 27

Islam

Answer 27

A religion founded by Mohammed that arose in Saudi Arabia in the 7th century CE

Question 28

Jerusalem

Answer 28

The holy city of the Jews, sacred also to Christians and Muslims

Question 29

Jesus

Answer 29

The central figure of the Christian religion

Question 30

Judaism

Answer 30

The religion of Jewish people

Question 31

Mecca

Answer 31

Birthplace of Mohammed and area of his early teachings. It is the centre of Muslim faith.

Question 32

Miasma

Answer 32

A highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell.

Question 33

Mohammed

Answer 33

Founder of the religion of Islam.

Question 34

Monarch

Answer 34

A sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor.

Question 35

Norman

Answer 35

A group of people who settled in Normandy and were a dominant military power in the 11th century.

Question 36

omen

Answer 36

An event which could lead to something of good or evil.

Question 37

pandemic

Answer 37

An infectious disease which affects a large geographical area and a large number of the population.

Question 38

pesentary

Answer 38

Agricultural labourers of low social status.

Question 39

Petty crime

Answer 39

Minor crime.

Question 40

pilgrimage

Answer 40

A religious journey.

Question 41

plague

Answer 41

A contagious bacterial disease characterised by fever and delirium.

Question 42

pope

Answer 42

Leader of the Roman Catholic Church

Question 43

priest

Answer 43

A minister of the Catholic Church.

Question 44

remedy

Answer 44

A medicine or treatment for a disease or injury.

Question 45

repentant

Answer 45

Expressing or feeling sincere regret and remorse.

Question 46

sanctuary

Answer 46

A place of refuge or safety.

Question 47

social attitude

Answer 47

Attitude of society.

Question 48

social hierarchy

Answer 48

Individuals and groups are arranged in relation to their power and wealth.

Question 49

social mobility

Answer 49

The extent to which someone can improve her or his status in society, in terms of work, income and social position.

Question 50

sub-tenants

Answer 50

A person who is given land from the tenants-in-chief.

Question 51

successor

Answer 51

A person or thing that succeeds another.

Question 52

tapestry

Answer 52

A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving or embroidering.

Question 53

tenants-in-chief

Answer 53

In feudal society, a tenant who holds land granted by the sovereign.

Question 54

The 4 Humours

Answer 54

Theory that to avoid disease, 4 substances within the body need to be in balance: black bile, yellow bile, phlegm and blood.

Question 55

tithe

Answer 55

1/10 of annual produce or earnings, formerly taken as a tax for the support of the church and clergy.

Question 56

treason

Answer 56

The crime of betraying of one’s country, especially by attempting to assassinate the sovereign or overthrow the government.

Question 57

trial by combat

Answer 57

To decide a person’s guilt by battle or a duel.