Chapter Chronology

Quiz for Living in the Past: Child’s Play

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1. How did earlier generations of historians characterize medieval childhood?

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Correct. The answer is b. Earlier generations of historians generally argued that children received little parental attention and were raised harshly.
Incorrect. The answer is b. Earlier generations of historians generally argued that children received little parental attention and were raised harshly.

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2. What kinds of sources did earlier generations of historians use to construct their view of medieval childhood?

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Correct. The answer is b. Such books painted a harsh picture of medieval childhood, advocating strict discipline and warning against the dangers of coddling children.
Incorrect. The answer is b. Such books painted a harsh picture of medieval childhood, advocating strict discipline and warning against the dangers of coddling children.

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3. In what ways have recent historians revised our view of medieval childhood?

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Correct. The answer is a. Using a variety of forms of evidence, recent historians have demonstrated that many medieval parents had strong emotional ties to their children.
Incorrect. The answer is a. Using a variety of forms of evidence, recent historians have demonstrated that many medieval parents had strong emotional ties to their children.