WH Ch. 9.1

Mark 12:17

17 Jesus said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.” And they marveled at him.

Open Ended

What time period is known as the Medieval Period?

Open Ended

When you think medieval, what comes to mind?

Open Ended

Did anything significant happen in medieval Europe?

Multiple Choice

Which group became the most powerful among the Germanic peoples during the early Middle Ages?

• The Franks

• The Saxons

• The Lombards

• The Visigoths

Multiple Select

Select all statements that accurately describe the role and influence of the mayors of the palace in the Frankish kingdom.

• They were the real power behind the throne.

• They were responsible for religious affairs only.

• Pepin II reunited almost all Frankish territories under one rule.

• They were elected by the people.

Multiple Choice

Charles Martel is best remembered for stopping the advance of Muslims into Europe at the Battle of ___ in 732.

• Tours
• Corsica

• Martel

• France

Multiple Choice

Under Charlemagne’s rule, the Frankish kingdom reached its peak and laid the foundation for the modern nations of ___, Germany, and Italy.

• France
• Spain

• Austria

• Norway

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of Charlemagne being crowned emperor by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day, 800?

• It increased Charlemagne's actual power significantly

• It revived the idea of a restored Roman Empire in western Europe

• It ended the struggle for supremacy between popes and kings

• It led to the immediate collapse of Charlemagne's empire

Multiple Choice

How did Charlemagne's love of learning influence his empire?

• He discouraged education among the clergy

• He established his royal court at Aachen as a center of learning

• He banned classical writers from being studied

• He refused to train noble families' children

Open Ended

Explain how Charlemagne's educational reforms impacted the preservation of ancient manuscripts and the development of handwriting during the Middle Ages.

Fill in the Blank

The most feared invaders of the Carolingian Empire during the ninth and tenth centuries were the ___ .

Multiple Choice

According to the Treaty of Verdun (843), which three kingdoms were formed from the division of Charlemagne's empire?

• West Frankland, East Frankland, Central Kingdom

• West Frankland, East Frankland, Papal States

• West Frankland, Central Kingdom, Caliphate of Cordova

• East Frankland, Central Kingdom, Papal States

Open Ended

What aspects of medieval European history would you like to learn more about after today's lesson?