12th Century Trivia
From moats and castles to pointed arches and pilgrim tales, show you’re no medieval peasant and truly know your 12th-century stuff.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Which famous tower, built in the 12th century, began tilting early in its construction due to an unstable foundation?
Tower of Pisa
In the 12th-century European feudal system, which ruler held ultimate land ownership, granting fiefs to vassals for military service?
King
In 12th-century agriculture, which group of crops, such as peas and beans, was used to naturally enhance soil fertility?
Legumes
Which French author's 1831 gothic novel sparked public interest in preserving a neglected Paris cathedral?
Victor Hugo
Which English king, pressured by rebel barons, signed the Magna Carta at Runnymede in 1215?
King John