World History - Middle Ages

Who was the Frankish King who conquered and unified Gaul? (Hint: converted to Christianity)

• Clovis

• William of Normandy

• Pope Urbal II

• Charles Martel

What institution emerged as a powerful institution amid the weak central governments of feudal Europe?

• Catholic Church
• Byzantine Military
• Islamic Military
• Mongolian Tribes

According to Pope Gelasius I, who wields the political sword in his analogy?

• Pope
• Emperor/King

According to Pope Gelasius I, who wields the spiritual sword in his analogy?

• Pope
• Emperor/King

Who served as the main contact with the Church for the majority of people in medieval society?

• The Pope
• The 13 cardinals
• Local Priests
• Local Kings

What term refers to the important religious ceremonies that were administered by priests and other clergy such as baptisms?

• clergy
• canon law
• sacraments
• sacrifices

What term refers to the ceremony in which kings and nobles appoint Church officials?

• sacraments
• lay investiture
• clergy
• canon law

What King was kicked out of the Catholic Church by Pope Gregory II in 1077 CE?

• Henry IV
• Otto I
• Charlemagne
• Justinian

Who was the greatest king of the Franks and emperor of the Holy Roman Empire? (Hint: valued learning, expanded Frankish territory)

• Charlemagne

• William the Conqueror

• King Henry IV

• Pope Gregory VII

What was the significance of the Battle of Tours?

• It united all the Franks under one king
• It reestablished the Roman Empire
• It prevented Islam from spreading further into Europe.
• It created the modern nation of France.