Beginning of the Middle Ages

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The Middle Ages began after the fall of which empire?

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Greek Empire

• The Islamic Empire

• The Roman Empire

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Identify the Western and Eastern Roman Empires.

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Western Roman Empire

Eastern Roman Empire

Rome

Constantinople

Math Response

The fall of the Roman Empire was the collapse of the Roman government in the year AD ____.

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Correct Answer: 476

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Which of the following was an impact of the fall of Rome?

• The Roman empire became divided into different kingdoms

• People became more urban (moved to cities)

• Trade Increased

• Rome became more powerful

Multiple Choice

Which part of the empire fell to the Germanic invasions?

• Western Part of the Empire

• Eastern Part of the Empire

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Which Germanic tribes carved up Western Europe into kingdoms after the fall of Rome?

• Goths, Vandals, Slavs, and Franks

• Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians

• Celts, Saxons, and Normans

• Huns, Mongols, and Persians

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Which of the following served as "Learning Centers" during the dark ages?

• School of Athens

• Greek cities and their philosophies

• Universities in the main cities

• Monasteries

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How did Clovis' conversion to Christianity impact the Franks' relationship with the Pope?

• It made the Pope a powerful ally of the Franks.

• It caused conflict with the Pope.

• It led to the Franks abandoning Christianity.

• It had no impact on their relationship.

The Salic Law

This law was used in places like France and parts of Germany, and it caused many arguments and wars later when people disagreed about who should be the next ruler.

Why it matters?

1. Example 1: The Family Farm

   • A man named Hugo owns a big farm.

   • When Hugo dies, he has one son and one daughter.

   • Under the Salic Law, only his son can inherit the farm — his daughter gets nothing.

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2. Example 2: The King’s Children

   • The King has two daughters and no sons.

   • When the King dies, the crown cannot go to his daughters.

   • Instead, it goes to the King’s brother or another male relative.

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​What is it? Examples?

• When the King dies, the crown cannot go to his daughters.

• Instead, it goes to the King’s brother or another male relative.

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3. Example 3: Passing Down Property

   • A nobleman has land and treasures.

   • The Salic Law says these can only be passed down to male heirs.

   • So if there are no sons, the property goes to the closest male cousin or uncle

Fill in the Blank

The Franks' Salic Law was used to justify why a woman could not inherit the ___ throne.

Multiple Choice

Charles Martel, also know as Charles the Hammer, defeated the Muslims on the border between Spain and France at the battle of ________. This battle is very important to Christians because it stopped Islam from advancing across Europe

• Tours
• Seville
• Madrid
• Barcelona

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Select all the correct statements about the Battle of Tours in 732.

• Charles Martel led the Franks against the Moors.

• The Moors advanced further into Gaul after the battle.

• The Franks believed their victory was proof of divine support.

• The Moors retreated back to Spain after their defeat.

Multiple Choice

The Battle of Tours occurred in what country?

• Italy

• France

• Spain

• England

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Who was Charlemagne's grandfather?

• Charles Martel

• Pope Leo III

• Louis the Pious

• Otto the Great

Discuss:
How did Charlemagne's relationship with the Christian Church influence his rule and his empire?

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____ was crowned as the first Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo in 800 AD. He was a warrior who supported education and helped to spread Christianity. 

• King John
• King Henry
• Charlemagne
• Constantine
• Odom

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In 800, what significant event happened after Charlemagne crushed a rebellion against Pope Leo III?

• He was crowned Emperor of the Romans by the pope

• He was exiled from Rome

• He converted to Islam

• He divided his empire among his sons

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The Treaty of Verdun in 843 divided Charlemagne's empire along ___ lines.

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Which of the following were ways Charlemagne managed his empire?

• Gave land to supporters and soldiers

• Appointed nobles to rule local regions

• Used royal messengers to keep track of the empire

• Established a democracy

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What was the main reason Missi Dominici were chosen from both the Christian Church and nobility to travel to different areas of Charlemagne's empire?

• To ensure impartial decision-making

• To collect taxes

• To spread Christianity

• To train local leaders

Dropdown

King Charlamagne was the leader of the ​

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and he ​

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many regions under his Empire.

Multiple Choice

Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne in return for

• a gift of land
• a noble title
• a large supply of food
• military support; an army

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Under Charlemagne's rule, The Holy Roman Empire did all of the following to unite the Empire EXCEPT -  

• build roads
• build schools
• build churches
• build castles

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Which of the following were accomplishments of Charlemagne?

• Encouraged the creation of local schools

• Set up a Palace School at Aachen

• Preserved ancient manuscripts

• Led invasions into North Africa

Fill in the Blank

Christianity spread throughout Charlemagne's ___

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How did Charlemagne unify the Western Roman Empire?

• He conquered all the lands that were taken over by Invaders

• He united the Eastern and the Western Roman Empire

• He used Christianity and the Church unify the Romans, the Christians and the Germanic people

• Charlemagne was not able to unify the Western Roman Empire

Match

Match the Frankish leader with their depiction

Charles Martel

King Clovis

Emperor Charlemagne

• Charles Martel

• King Clovis

• Emperor Charlemagne

Multiple Choice

This city was on a crossroads between Europe and the Middle East.

• Cairo
• Constantinople
• Paris
• Moscow

Labelling

Label the following as best as you can:

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Frankish Kingdom

England

Italian Peninsula

Spain

Constantinople

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What physical feature separates Europe and Africa?

• Caspian Sea

• Ural Mountains

• Pyrenees Mountains

• Mediterranean Sea

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Which of these maps shows the Islamic Empire at its height?

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Which of the following maps shows Charlemagne's Empire?

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Which number represents the Mediterranean Sea?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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Which of the following maps represents the Byzantine Empire during the Early Middle Ages?

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Which element of European geography allowed for Vikings to attack inland cities?

• Rivers

• Hills

• Flatlands

• The ocean

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Which letter represents the city of Tours?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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Which letter represents the city of Rome?

• F

• B

• C

• D

• E

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Which letter represents the city of Jerusalem?

• F

• B

• C

• D

• E

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Which letter represents the city of Constantinople?

• F

• B

• C

• D

• E

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The orange circle represents-

• Scandinavia

• England

• France

• Spain

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The purple circle represents-

• Scandinavia

• England

• Italy

• Africa

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The purple dot represents-

• Scandinavia

• Spain

• Italy

• Africa

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The green circle represents-

• England

• Spain

• Italy

• Africa

Multiple Choice

The purple star represents-

• Rome

• Tours

• Paris

• Constantinople

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The red star represents-

• Rome

• Tours

• Paris

• Constantinople

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The green "star" (Kaboom looking symbol) represents-

• Rome

• Tours

• Paris

• Constantinople

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When the Roman Empire fell in 476 CE, _______ _______ was still going strong.

• Western Rome

• Eastern Rome

Multiple Choice

What started the Middle Ages?

• The fall of Western Rome

• The fall of Eastern Rome

• The expansion of Islam

• The development of Russia

Multiple Choice

What color on the map represents the area where the Vikings were from who invaded Europe frequently in the middle ages?

• Green
• Orange
• Blue
• Red

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Constant invasions during the middle ages disrupted what elements of society the most?

• trade, towns
• agriculture, manors
• religion, castles
• feudalism, serfs

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What happened to Charlemagne's empire after his death?

• It was divided into three parts by the Treaty of Verdun

• It expanded further into Asia

• It remained united under one ruler

• It was conquered by the Vikings

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What were some of the main consequences for Western Europe after the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476?

• Western Europe became isolated from other civilizations and trade slowed.

• Western Europe became more connected with the Middle East and China.

• Western Europe experienced rapid technological advancement.

• Western Europe formed a single unified government.

Multiple Choice

What land did the Vikings originally call home?

• Germany

• Scandinavia

• Russia

• France

Multiple Choice

Why did the English consider the Vikings to be barbarians?

• Because they raided religious monasteries

• Because they could not speak English

• Because they wore helmets with horns on them

• Because they fought with giant axes

Multiple Choice

What countries did the Vikings settle during the Viking Age?

• France and Russia

• England and Scotland

• Germany and Iceland

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What land did Leif Eriksson discover and settle long before Christopher Columbus?

• India

• England

• Africa

• North America

Multiple Choice

What type of ships did the Vikings use when exploring and raiding?

• Longships

• Canoes

• Galleys

• Caravels

Multiple Choice

What does the word Viking mean in Old Norse?

• Sea people

• To raid

• Long ship

• Bearded one

Multiple Choice

What helped to put an end to the Viking Age and expansion?

• When the French defeated the Vikings at Normandy

• When the Vikings converted to Christianity

• When the Vikings got tired of raiding and went home

• When the Vikings stopped making their long ships

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