Charlemagne's Empire

Charlemagne was a

• Carolingian
• Merovingian
• Longobard
• Saxon

Charlemagne was crowned Emperor 

• Christmas 800 BC
• Christmas 800 AD
• Easter 1800
• Easter 808

How did Charlemagne deal with those who refused to convert to Christianity?

•  He passed new laws granting freedom of religion.
• He had them executed.
•  Deported every non-believer he could find.
• Provided a safe haven in which they could worship without fear of punishment.

Charlemagne was also known by the name _____________________.

• Charles the Great
• Clovis of Normandy
• William the Conqueror
• King of the Normans

Charlemagne started free ________

• Restaurants 
• Public Baths
• Pokemon Clubs
• Schools

What conclusions can you draw about Charlemagne’s rule?

• Charlemagne was a strong ruler who ably administered and united his kingdom.  He took care of his loyal subjects but dealt harshly with those who opposed him.
• Charlemagne was a weak ruler evidenced by the fact his kingdom was taken away from him by the Vikiings
• He was a strong ruler who granted freedom of speech, religion, and freedom of the press
• He was a weak ruler who abdicated his throne because he wanted to party all the time

The Papal States were states controlled by:

• The Monks

• Charles The Great

• The Pope

• The Carolingians

Charlemagne chose ________________ to rule parts of the empire in his name.

• Franks

• Monks

• Popes

• Counts

Charlemagne changed society in the following areas:

• The military system, sanitation, and the trade.

• Education, religion, and law.

• Counts and architecture.

• Social order and gatherings.

Who is the man crowning Charlemagne Emperor of the Romans?

• Pope Leo III

• Charlemagne

• Count Roland

• Leif Eriksson