Medieval Europe Quiz

Try out this Medieval Europe quiz to test your knowledge. Medieval Europe trivia explores a thousand years of change, from feudal societies and crusades to castles, cathedrals, and the growth of towns and trade.

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Question 1 · Hard · 40 pts
What was the name of the struggle between Pope Gregory VII and Emperor Henry IV?
Question 2 · Medium · 20 pts
What was the name of the medieval festival known for comic inversion in parts of Europe?
Question 3 · Hard · 40 pts
Which imperial legal compilation was ordered by Emperor Justinian?
Question 4 · Hard · 40 pts
The 1204 capture of Constantinople was carried out by which crusade?
Question 5 · Hard · 40 pts
Which agreement was concluded in 1122 to settle a major church-imperial dispute?
Question 6 · Hard · 40 pts
Which decree set the rules for electing the Holy Roman Emperor in 1356?
Question 7 · Hard · 40 pts
Name the battle fought in 1071 that became one of the landmark clashes of medieval eastern warfare.?
Question 8 · Hard · 40 pts
Which 1396 battle ended with an Ottoman victory over a crusading army?
Question 9 · Hard · 40 pts
What was the name of the German military order founded during the Crusades?
Question 10 · Hard · 40 pts
Which crusade specifically targeted Cathars in southern France?
Question 11 · Hard · 40 pts
In which region did the Cathars have a particularly strong presence?
Question 12 · Easy · 10 pts
What famous charter was sealed by King John in 1215?
Question 13 · Easy · 10 pts
Which devastating disease reached Europe in the mid-14th century?
Question 14 · Easy · 10 pts
Feudal knights commonly fought on what kind of mount?
Question 15 · Easy · 10 pts
In medieval society, what was a fief?

What was the name of the struggle between Pope Gregory VII and Emperor Henry IV?

What was the name of the medieval festival known for comic inversion in parts of Europe?

Which imperial legal compilation was ordered by Emperor Justinian?

The 1204 capture of Constantinople was carried out by which crusade?

Which agreement was concluded in 1122 to settle a major church-imperial dispute?

Which decree set the rules for electing the Holy Roman Emperor in 1356?

Name the battle fought in 1071 that became one of the landmark clashes of medieval eastern warfare.?

Which 1396 battle ended with an Ottoman victory over a crusading army?

What was the name of the German military order founded during the Crusades?

Which crusade specifically targeted Cathars in southern France?

In which region did the Cathars have a particularly strong presence?

What famous charter was sealed by King John in 1215?

Which devastating disease reached Europe in the mid-14th century?

Feudal knights commonly fought on what kind of mount?

In medieval society, what was a fief?