The Early Middle Ages in Europe Quick Check
D. the Franks
So the answers are D,D,C,B?
1. What was the primary religion of Europe during the Early Middle Ages?
- Christianity
2. Which Germanic tribe conquered Italy in the 6th century CE?
- The Lombards
3. Who was Charlemagne and what was his impact on Europe?
- Charlemagne was a Frankish king who ruled from 768 to 814 CE and expanded his kingdom through conquests and alliances. He was crowned the first Holy Roman Emperor in 800 CE and is remembered for his military campaigns, cultural and educational reforms, and promotion of Christianity.
4. What was the significance of the Treaty of Verdun in 843 CE?
- The Treaty of Verdun divided the Frankish Empire into three separate kingdoms and marked the beginning of the feudal system in Europe.
5. How did the Vikings impact Europe during the Early Middle Ages?
- The Vikings were a seafaring people from Scandinavia who launched raids and invasions throughout Europe. They brought about political and social changes, created new trade routes, and contributed to the development of medieval Europe.
During medieval times Europe's major cities would most likely be located near which of the following?
A.
mountain ranges
B.
deserts
C.
forests
D.
rivers
D. rivers
Which Germanic tribe defeated the last Roman army in Western Europe?
A.
the Jutes
B.
the Saxons
C.
the Huns
D.
the Franks
What was one step that Charlemagne took to help unite his kingdom?
A.
He chose a single strong heir to inherit his throne.
B.
He drove Muslim forces out of Europe.
C.
He created and supported schools.
D.
He declared himself head of the Catholic Church.
C. He created and supported schools.
How did Pope Leo III's crowning of Charlemagne as emperor of the Romans symbolize an increase in the Church's power?
A.
It suggested that emperors have the right to choose the pope.
B.
It suggested that the pope had the power to choose an emperor.
C.
It gave the pope the authority to rule the empire.
D.
It made the pope part of the emperor's court.