Early Middle Ages

What three countries were formed following the death of Charlemagne?

• Germany, England, France

• Greece, Bulgaria, Macedonia

• Eastern Rome, Western Rome, Northern Rome

• Italy, France, Holy Roman Empire

What three countries did the Vikings come from?

• Finland, Iceland, Ireland

• Norway, Sweden, Denmark

• England, France, Germany

• Russia, Poland, Lithuania

Why did Vikings raid?

• Religion demanded it.

• Too many resources in their home countries.

• Lack of resources in their home countries.

• It was a lot of fun.

Where was the first Viking Raid?

• Lindisfarne

• Paris

• London

• York

What was NOT an advantage of the Viking Longboat over medieval ships?

• Low draft allow the boats to go up river.

• Designed to cut through the water at great speeds.

• More storage for supplies.

• Has both masts and oars.

Where did Erik the Red settle after his exile?

• Iceland

• Normandy

• Greenland

• Vinland

What was formed by the Eastern Roman Emperor after the Vikings attempted to raid Constantinople?

• Greek Fire

• Holy Roman Emperor

• The Royal Guard

• The Varangian Guard

What two main reasons caused the Viking Age to end?

• Converting to Christianity and a mini Ice Age

• Death of King Hadrada and the breakup of Norway

• The invasion of England and the defeat of Norway

• Converting to Christianity and raiding England

Who was NOT a military leader at the battle of Stamford Bridge?

• Harald Hadrada

• William the Conqueror

• Harold Godwinson

• Tostig Godwinson

What two cultures combined to create the Normans?

• Italian and Norse

• English and Norse

• German and Norse

• French and Norse