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Medieval Life History QuizHistory Trivia Questions - Printable TriviaClick the question mark found beside each question for the answer.  In a medieval castle, what was the name of the area where the
toilet was located?
a. Bailey
b. Nave c. Garderobe d. Fosse Garderobe - The garderobe was frequently built into the wall. What would you do with a snood?
a. Ride it
b. Eat it c. Use it d. Wear it Wear it - A snood was a net that women wore to cover their hair. During medieval times, what did it mean if a person was dubbed?
a. They were knighted
b. It was religious procedure c. It was a medical procedure d. They were tortured They were knighted - Dubbing was a part of becoming a knight. Similar to the trumpet, which of these is a musical instrument?
a. Pelican
b. Sackbut c. Hennin d. Jerkin Sackbut - The other items were things that were worn. In medieval times, who would have used a hauberk?
a. A serf
b. A lady c. A knight d. A vicar A knight - A hauberk was a type of armor. It was normally either ring or chain. Who would have made crossbows in medieval days?
a. Atilliator
b. Reeve c. Yeoman d. Bottler Atilliator - The first crossbows appeared in China. Which medieval dungeon component translates to mean "place of
forgetting"?
a. Narthex
b. Oubliette c. Snood d. Bailey Oubliette - An oubliette was a deep hole. These pits were frequently built in castle towers. Which of these places would have been located in the church?
a. Portcullis
b. Lancet c. Nave d. Ward Nave - The nave is the middle section of the church, flanked by aisles. Who would have helped a knight to dress?
a. Steward
b. Constable c. Marshal d. Squire Squire - A squire was a junior knight. Part of their duties included learning the code of chivalry. Which of these tradesmen would have made shoes?
a. Ewerer
b. Ditcher c. Harker d. Cordwainer Cordwainer - A cordwainer was also called a cobbler or a shoemaker. Which of these items was a jacket?
a. Jerkin
b. Fillet c. Cowl d. Dagged Jerkin - It was a short close fitting jacket or jersey, which would have been worn by men in the 16th and 17th centuries. During medieval times, which of these people would have been
employed in the church?
a. Cooper
b. Chandler c. Nave d. Vicar Vicar - In the Anglican Church, a vicar was a type of parish priest. Which of these items was not a medieval weapon?
a. Rondel
b. Bardiche c. Pike d. Anelace Rondel - A rondel is a type of hat. Which of these words is another tem for a dagger?
a. Bombard
b. Claymore c. Falchion d. Dirk Dirk - A dirk is a long thrusting knife. It was used in hand-to-hand combat. Which of these items would you wear?
a. Tabard
b. Putlog c. Rood d. Merlon Tabard - A tabard was a sleeveless piece of clothing. It was often worn by heralds.  Click Here For a Printable Version of This Quiz
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