14th Century Trivia
Survive the plague, ponder Dante, and time travel with mechanical clocks—prove you’re a true 14th-century connoisseur!
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Accidentally discovered during alchemical experiments aimed at an elixir of life, this explosive substance transformed warfare. Which nation was its birthplace?
China
Which empire conquered the Mamluk Sultanate in 1517, ending its reign?
Ottoman
During their Black Sea trade rivalry, which essential staple commodity did Venice and Genoa compete for to feed Europe’s burgeoning cities?
Grain
Which major uprising in 1381, sparked by successive poll taxes and wage controls, erupted in England?
Peasants' Revolt
Between 1309 and 1377, which city in southern France served as the papal seat and sparked fierce debates over Church politics?
Avignon