Kingdoms of Western Europe
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- Q1
After the fall of Rome, what did the rulers of the new states created in Europe begin to call themselves?
Emperors
Kings
Popes
Warlords
30s - Q2
How was Europe divided in the early 500s?
Into many small empires
Into many small kingdoms
Into one united country
Into two large kingdoms
30s - Q3
What is another name for the Middle Ages?
The Byzantine Period
The ancient period
The Medieval Period
The modern period
30s - Q4
Who helped spread Christianity farther north during the Middle Ages?
Merchants and Traders
Artists and Musicians
Missionaries and Monks
Warriors and Kings
30s - Q5
What did the monk St. Benedict renounce (give up) in order to dedicate his life to God?
His physical relationships
His families riches
His position as king
His power as warlord
30s - Q6
What were the three vows in monasticism?
Love, hope, and faith
Wealth, power, and fame
Chastity, poverty, and obedience
Freedom, independence, and self-expression
30s - Q7
Who controlled the largest and strongest of Europe's kingdoms after the fall of the Roman Empire?
The Franks
The Muslims
The English
The Germans
30s - Q8
Who defeated Muslim raiders from Spain at the Battle of Tours in 732?
Pepin the short
Charlemagne
Clovis
Charles Martel
30s - Q9
Who was known as Charlemagne or Charles the Great?
Charles
Carloman
Martel
Pepin the Short
30s - Q10
What did Charlemagne do through his conquests?
Reunited western Europe
Both A and B
None of the above
Spread Christianity
30s - Q11
How did Charlemagne strengthen his royal power?
By visiting every part of his kingdom and keeping a close watch on the management of his huge estates
By limiting the authority of the nobles
By sending out royal agents to govern his empire
All of the above
30s - Q12
What was one of Charlemagne's greatest accomplishments?
Conquering new lands
Encouraging learning
Becoming the most powerful king in western Europe
Building an empire larger than ancient Rome
30s - Q13
Who crowned Charlemagne Holy Roman Emperor?
Pope Leo III
Louis the Pious
The Byzantine Empire
A German king
30s - Q14
How did Charlemagne's empire change after his death?
All of the above
Central authority broke down and kings lost power
A new system of governing and land holding was established
Charlemagne's sons fought for control of the empire
30s - Q15
What were the Vikings known for?
Being fierce pirates from Scandinavia
Fighting against Charlemagne's empire
Raiding towns and monasteries and taking prisoners to sell into slavery
All of the above
30s