How much do you know about Medieval weaponary?

Many people find weaponary interesting and know much about the subject especially when it comes to Medieval weaponary. The Medieval period was very dark and bloodthristy, so weaponary was mosty used in this era than in any other known.

How much do you happen to know about the weaponary designed and used in the Medieval ages? Do you know the parts of a sword? Which weapon was used for what? Who used a specific weapon? Spare a few mintues and find out.

What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
What is your gender?
Male
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1. True or False: Men at this time were expected to be skilled in using weaponary?
True
False
2. What is the Arbalest?
A dagger
A sword
A sheild
A crossbow
3. The most common a of all Medieval weapons is/are...
The sword
The polearm and billhook
The bow and arrow
None
4. The Quarterstaff was
A type of sword
A type of battle position
A lance
A wooden stick
5. Who provided the weaponary?
The Lords and Noblemen
The King
Anyone
The trainer
6. When peasants were called to The Battlefield what were they armed with?
Anything they were given
The same weapons as everyone in field
Their own tools used for farming
none
all
Peasants were never called onto the battlefield
7. What is the Battering Ram?
A siege weapon used to bring down castle walls, gates, or doors
A hand to hand battling weapon
An axe
A sort of lance
8. What is the earilest Medieval sword made?
The Greatsword
The Cutting Sword
The Broadsword
9. Which swords were used in tournatments?
Swords made of whalebone
The Batons
The Behourds
Rebated swords
All
None
10. Which one of these facts on Medieval swords is incorrect?
Medieval swords were lightier than people think nowdays.
The Greatswords weighed up to ten pounds.
The Forte is the strongest part of a sword
The Hilt could be re-used
The Longbow was most favoured by knights who have been on Cursade
All are correct
11. Single-handed Swords are all but...
accompanied by a shield
heavy
used to duel among Noblemen
used to duel among the lower class
12. What doesn't the hilt consist of?
The Crossguard
The Fuller
The Pommel
The Grip
13. The smallsword is the descendant of...
The Longsword
The Joyeuse
The Rapier
14. The CoP is...
The part of the blade of a sword that can give the strongest blow.
Another name for the chape
The section between the hilt and the sharpened part of the blade
A piece of armour
15. The solleret...
Is a type of sword
Is a part of a sword
Is a part of a shield
Is a piece of armour
16. Is there a difference between a lance and a spear?
Yes
No

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