middle ages fun facts

8. People in the Middle Ages believed in mythical creatures like _____, often interpreting fossils as evidence of these creatures.
10. Many popular fairy tales like "_____," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "Snow White" have medieval origins.
11. The _____, known for their seafaring and raiding, also established settlements in various parts of Europe.
12. The Middle Ages span roughly from the fall of the Western _____ Empire in 476 AD to the beginning of the Renaissance around the 14th century.

1. _____ was a popular game during the Middle Ages, often played by nobility to demonstrate strategic thinking.
2. The term "_____" comes from the Latin word "mediēvālis," meaning "middle age."
3. Many medieval castles featured elaborate _____, including some with chutes leading to moats or cesspits.
4. _____, a complex social structure centered around land ownership and loyalty, was a defining feature of the Middle Ages.
5. The _____, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, wiped out a significant portion of Europe's population in the 14th century.
6. The Hundred Years' War, which lasted on-and-off from 1337 to 1453, saw England and France competing for control over the French throne.
7. _____ played a crucial role in preserving knowledge by hand-copying manuscripts in monasteries.
9. Knights wore armor made of _____, and a full suit could weigh up to 60 pounds.