Middle Ages

Which of the following is not a reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?

• the empire was too small
• barbarian invasions
• the empire was too big
• the population of Rome declined

Who conquered most of Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• William the Conqueror
• the Pope
• Charlemagne
• King Henry VIII

What group began to threaten Charlemagne's empire?

• the Romans
• the Huns
• the Egyptians
• the Vikings

What is the name for the system of promises between lords and vassals that governed Europe in the Middle Ages?

• Christianity
• Feudalism
• Shinto
• Chivalry

Who were the Vikings?

• people conquered by the Romans
• pirates from northern France
• warriors from Scandinavia
• servants to the Normans

What was the purpose of the Crusades?

• Ceremony acknowledging the achievement of completing 12 years of education
• Expel Martin Luther from the Catholic Church
• Unite all of Europe as one Christian kingdom
• Retake the city of Jerusalem (Holy Lands)

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

A widespread disease, or epidemic, spread by fleas on rats through Europe during the Middle Ages was known as:

• The Black Death/The Plague
• The Voice
• The Spanish Flu
• The Common Cold

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Who attempted to reestablish education, became sole ruler of his kingdom, and was eventually crowned emperor by Pope Leo III?

• Charles de Gaulle
• Charlie Brown
• Charlemagne
• Charles Barkley

Who is a religious person who devotes their life to Christianity?

• Mercenary
• Monk/nun
• Mission Viejo
• Mission Impossible

A king or queen who is a supreme ruler is called a ____________.

• Top Dog
• Missionary
• Butterfly
• Monarch

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A