Class: VII

Subject: History
Unit 1: The Middle Ages

Q1. MCQs.
i. d
ii. c
iii. a
iv. b
v. a

Q 2. How did the Middle Ages begin and what were its early years like?(Short Q.)
Ans.
1. The Middle Ages begun in 476 CE with the fall of the city of Rome.
2. It was a period of wars , social and economic changes as well as cultural and
technological advancements.
3.This period is also referred to as Medieval Era or Dark Ages.

Q3. What was the society like during Middle Ages? (Short Q.)
Ans.
1. During the Middle Ages, society was primarily feudal with social structure of kings,
lords, knights, and peasants.
2. Agriculture was the main source of income.
3. Religion played a significant role in their lives.

Q4. Why were the Middle Ages also called the ‘Dark’ Age? (Single Liner)
Ans. The Middles Ages were also called the ‘Dark’ Age because this was a long
period of political, social and economic degeneration.

Q 5. Were there any significant advancements during the Medieval Era?(Short Q.)
Ans. Several significant advancements occurred during the Medieval era:
a) The development of Gothic architecture
b) The rise of universities
c) Advancements in agriculture and technology
d) The spread of printing technology
Q6. What was the impact of feudalism on society? (Short Q.)
Ans.
1.Feudalism had a big impact on society by establishing a ranked system.
2. In this system ownership and protection was provided in exchange of loyalty and
service.
3. It led to a rigid social structure, limited mobility, and dependence on local lords
for protection and governance.

Q 7. Give a brief account of the Byzantine Empire, its economy, and decline.
(Long Q.)
Ans.
 Byzantine Empire:
The Roman Empire comprised of two halves , Eastern and Western. The Eastern half
was known as the Byzantine Empire till 1453.

 Economy:
The economy of Byzantine Empire was based on trade , major trading goods
were olive oil, wheat , honey and fish .

 Reasons for Decline:

1. Internal conflicts
2. Invasions from European ,Asian and Muslim forces
3. Fourth Crusade
4. Attack of Ottoman Turks in 1453 marked its end.

Q8. What were Crusades and why were they called such? (Single Liner)
Ans. The Crusades were a series of religious wars by western European Christians to
regain control of Jerusalem from Muslim forces.

Q9. Give a brief account of why the Middle Ages came to an end.
(Short Q.)
Ans. The Middle Ages came to an end due to the following factors:
a) Decline of feudalism
b) The Renaissance
c) The Protestant Reformation
d) The rise of centralized nation states
 e) Economic cultural and political changes

Q10. Describe the events and the effects of the fall of Constantinople.
(Long Q.)
1. The fall of Constantinople occurred in May 1453, when the Ottoman Sultan
Mehmed II besieged capital.
2. The siege lasted for about 55 days, during which the Ottomans utilized cannons
and other tactics to break the ancient wall.
3. It was the beginning of Ottoman rule in Constantinople, which later became
Istanbul.
Effects:
a) Collapse of the Byzantize Empire (The Roman Empire )
b) Christinaity was replaced by Islam in this city
c) Beginning or Renaissance period
d) Closing of traditional trade routes
e) Age of Exploration was started

Additional Single- Liners

i. When did Middle Ages begin?
Ans.TheMiddle Ages began around 476 CE.
ii. When did the Middle Ages end?
Ans. The Middle Ages ended between 1400-1450 CE.
iii. What is the Christian Cross called in Latin?
Ans. The Christian Cross is also known as Crux in Latin.
iv. Why the capital of Byzantine Empire was called Constantinople?
Ans. Constantinople was named after its conqueror Constantine I.
v. Who were Vassals and Serfs in Middle Ages?
Ans. Vassals were the knights for an army and Serfs were the peasants .
vi. What were some of the famous games of The Medieval Ages ?
Ans. Some famous games of that time were chess, archery, jousting and playing
musical instruments.

Overview:
Founding of Constantinople 330 CE
Period of the Byzantine Empire 331-1453
Fall of Rome 476 CE
Period of the Middle Ages 476-1500
Period of the Crusades 1095-1270
The beginning of the Age of Discovery 1500

Lesson Plan

Work to be done on book:

Q1) MCQ’s Page 10 will be done on book.

Work to be done on Notebook:

Q2)Short question
Q3) Short question
Q4) Single-liner
Q5) Short question
Q6) Short question
Q7) Short question
Q8) Single liner
Q9) Short question
Q10) Long question
Additional question from book
Single-liners
 Worksheet from the skills book page no. 3
 Quiz questions: from book page 3-9
Time required to complete the unit:
10 days (2 weeks)