Question 1

The Hundred Years' War was originated in

Accepted Answer

The Hundred Years' War was rooted in the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, which created a contentious relationship between England and France due to English possessions in France and competing claims to the French throne.

Question 2

The sole cause of the Hundred Years' War was ………

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The Hundred Years' War was primarily caused by disputes over territories and the claim to the French throne, not solely by commercial rivalry. However, commercial rivalry, particularly in the wool trade, did play a role in exacerbating tensions between England and France, making option A the closest to being correct, although it simplifies the complex causes of the war.

Question 3

The Statute of Labourers was enacted in English in ……..

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The Statute of Labourers was enacted in 1351 in England as a response to the labor shortages caused by the Black Death.

Question 4

The Peasants' Revolt of 1381 is also called ……….

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The Peasants' Revolt of 1381 is also known as Tyler's Rebellion, named after one of its leaders, Wat Tyler.

Question 5

The Peasants' Revolt was based on the theory of democracy and socialism of whose text………..

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The Peasants' Revolt, which took place in 1381, was not directly based on the theory of democracy and socialism from any text. However, Watt Tyler is associated with the revolt as one of its leaders, not as an author of texts on democracy and socialism. The question seems to contain a misconception, as the revolt was more a reaction to immediate grievances like poll taxes rather than being based on the theoretical texts of democracy and socialism.

Question 6

Who are called Lollards?

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Lollards were followers of John Wycliffe, a theologian and early critic of the Catholic Church's practices during the 14th century. They advocated for reform in the church, including the translation of the Bible into English, which was a radical idea at the time.

Question 7

Who superintended the first complete English translation of the Bible?

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John Wycliffe is credited with superintending the first complete English translation of the Bible in the late 14th century. This translation is known as the Wycliffe Bible.

Question 8

Who is called the real originator of European Protestantism?

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John Wycliffe is considered the real originator of European Protestantism due to his early challenges to the Catholic Church's teachings and practices, predating the Protestant Reformation led by figures like Martin Luther.

Question 9

John Wycliffe is called………………

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John Wycliffe is often referred to as "the morning star of reformation" because of his early calls for reform in the Catholic Church, which predated the Protestant Reformation by about a century.

Question 10

Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales is a literary form of enclosing a number of tales within onenarrative is ……..

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The literary form of enclosing a number of tales within one narrative, known as a frame story, is oriental in origin. This structure was popularized in the West through works like "The Arabian Nights."

Question 11

In Chaucer's The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales, the pilgrims started a sixty-mile ride toCanterbury in the month of …….

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In "The Prologue" to The Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer mentions that the pilgrimage to Canterbury takes place in April, marking the beginning of spring and a time of renewal and pilgrimage.

Question 12

In Chaucer's The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales, who amongst the following characterstold the first tale on their way to Canterbury………..

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The Knight is the first pilgrim to tell a tale on the journey to Canterbury in Chaucer's "The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales." This is in keeping with the social hierarchy and respect for the chivalric code of the time.

Question 13

The last tale told by Parson on the last day of pilgrimage in The Prologue to the CanterburyTales was a prose sermon on ………

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The last tale told by the Parson in Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" is indeed a prose sermon focusing on penitence and emphasizing the seven deadly sins. This tale is distinct from the others in both form and content, aiming to impart moral and spiritual lessons rather than entertain.

Question 14

Point out the kingdom ruled by Alfred, the Great

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Alfred the Great ruled the Kingdom of Wessex, which was one of the seven traditional kingdoms of the Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy in the early medieval period of England.

Question 15

who is known as Wessex darling.

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Alfred the Great is known as the "Darling of the West Saxons" or "Wessex Darling" due to his successful defense of his kingdom against Viking invasion and his role in the eventual unification of England.

Question 16

Name the document that mentions about the origin of feudalism:

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The Domesday Book, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, is a record of the landholdings and resources in England, providing insights into the feudal system's origins and structure.

Question 17

The founder of the Tudor Monarchy was:

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Henry VII is recognized as the founder of the Tudor Monarchy. He ascended to the throne after his victory at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, which ended the Wars of the Roses and marked the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.

Question 18

The leader of the Reformation Movement in Scotland was:

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John Knox is recognized as the leader of the Reformation in Scotland, having led the Protestant Reformation that resulted in the establishment of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland.

Question 19

Who occupied the bottom section of feudal Hierarchy.?

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Serfs occupied the bottom section of the feudal hierarchy. They were peasants who worked the lord's land and were bound to the estate, providing labor, a share of the produce, and military service in exchange for protection and the right to work the land.

Question 20

The aim of Doom's Day Book was

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The Doom's Day Book was commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Its primary aim was to assess and record the wealth and assets of his kingdom to ensure efficient taxation, thereby consolidating his power and reducing the influence of the barons.

Quiz 4: Medieval England: Wars, Revolts, and Literature