Age of Charlemagne

How did Charlemagne encourage the preservation of knowledge?

• He advocated for the destruction of schools and churches.

• He had scholars create illuminated manuscripts.

• He had local administrators hire storytellers to revive Roman culture.

• He enlisted the Missi Dominici to educate subjects throughout his empire.

For those who disobeyed the Church rulers, the biggest fear was —

• salvation

• ostracism

• denunciation

• excommunication

How did Charlemagne successfully unify the majority of the old Roman Empire?

• He established a secular government and prevented the Church from getting involved in political matters.

• He ruled his empire peacefully and allowed the worship of other religions besides Christianity.

• He severed all political and social ties with the Roman Catholic Church and refused coronation from the Pope.

• He launched a military campaign to strengthen his realm and bring order to Europe.

Which factor strengthened both the Byzantine Empire and the empire of Charlemagne?

• Patrons of painters and sculptors

• Studies of geography and medicine

• Unity between politics and religion

• Respect for elders and ancestors

The Frankish kings expanded their territory most often through —

• conquest

• agreement

• inheritance

• marriage

The Church held great power over the people of the Middle Ages because the Church —

• provided the people with an education

• organized the farms

• gave the people protection in times of war

• decided who would receive salvation

What group founded a large empire in Western Europe in the 8th century?

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• Bavarians

• Lombards

• Franks

• Anglo-Saxons

With the crowning of Charlemagne –

• a greater division within the Roman Empire occurred

• the Ottoman Empire gained control of most of Europe.

• the political influence of the Church increased.

• the Vikings were expelled from Europe.

The Franks –

• founded a large empire in Western Europe in the 8th century.

• settled in England after migrating from Spain.

• were known as the fiercest invaders of the Roman Empire.

• were from Scandinavia.

Which of the following was not a purpose of the Christian monasteries during the early Middle Ages?

• Providing shelter for travelers

• Creating illuminated manuscripts

• Enforcing civil law

• Caring for the sick