World History Middle Ages Quiz

What Frankish Ruler united the franks established the dynasties beneficial relationship as protectors of the church

• Clovis

• Charles Martel

• Pepin the Short

• Charlemagne

What Frankish Ruler stopped the Muslim Invasion at the Battle of tours shifting support from the king to the Mayor of the Palace

• Clovis

• Charles Martel

• Pepin the Short

• Charlemagne

What Frankish Ruler was the first Carolingian (of his family) to be crowned king by the church

• Clovis

• Charles Martel

• Pepin the Short

• Charlemagne

What Frankish Ruler conquered and united most of central Europe and was crowned Emperor by the Pope

• Clovis

• Charles Martel

• Pepin the Short

• Charlemagne

What is the name for a person who swears allegiance to lord in exchange for land

• Vassal

• Fief

• Serf

• Chivalry

What is the name for the land given by a lord to those swearing an oath of allegiance to him

• Vassal

• Fief

• Serf

• Chivalry

What English ruler united the Island into one Kingdom for the first time?

• Alfred the Great

• John I

• Edward I

• Henry II

What English rulers harsh rule and taxes caused a rebellion of nobles who forced him to sign the Magna Carta, a listing of the rights of vassals

• Alfred the Great

• John I

• Edward I

• Henry II

What English ruler called a council of Nobles and commoners to discuss raising taxes for his way that would become the English Parliament (Legestlature)

• Alfred the Great

• John I

• Edward I

• Henry II

What English ruler consolidated the power of the crown by establishing royal courts and jury trials to enforce a Common Law across the land

• Alfred the Great

• John I

• Edward I

• Henry II