1) In what year did the plague begin in Sicily? a) 1238 b) 1347 c) 2017 d) 1492 2) What song illustrates medieval life at the time of the plague? a) Happy Birthday b) London Bridge c) Twinkle Twinkle Little Star d) Ring Around the Rosie 3) Which modern invention made castles useless? a) Camouflage equipment b) Gunpowder and cannons c) Trebuchets d) Catapults 4) What part of the castle helps people cross the moat a) Portcullis b) Murderhole c) Wall walk d) Drawbridge 5) What is an Epidemic a) A medicine which cures the plague b) An angel which spreads the plague c) A rapidly spreading disease d) The mask doctors had to wear while treating a person with the plague 6) What weapon was rolled up to the curtain wall of a castle to allow attackers to enter? a) Moat b) Ballista c) Siege tower d) Trebuchet 7) Who was affected by the plague? a) Rich families b) Peasants c) Non-religious people d) Everyone 8) Which weapon is most similar to a tortoise? a) Battering ram b) Trebuchet c) Siege Tower d) Catapult 9) Which reason might explain why the Catholic Church lost power during this time? a) The Church could do little to help the people. b) Praying was an effective way to combat plague. c) Very few priests died from plague which angered the people d) The people were upset with God for sending the plague 10) What is the most fortified part of a castle? a) Living Room b) Embrasure c) Keep d) Portcullis

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