Charlemagne

What were Charlemagne’s two main goals?

• Conquering Muslim lands and expansion of his kingdom.
• Unite the Germanic tribes and spreading Christianity
• Revenge for the murder of his brother and protecting the pope’s interests
• Conquering the old Byzantine Empire and restoration of Rome

What happened after Charlemagne put down the uprising in Rome?

• The Roman Senate had him assassinated.
• He was rejected by Pope Leo III as an infidel.
•  He was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III.
• Christianity was declared the official religion of Europe

How did Charlemagne take care of his subjects?

•  Granted land and built school for all the poor people under his reign.
• Founded schools and protected the weak under his reign.
• Appointed a new governor for each territory that was elected by the peasants.
• Initiated new mandatory holidays to give the peasants a break from farming.

Charlemagne was also known by the name _____________________.

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

Which of the following describes Charlemagne?

•  1st King of the Franks
• most powerful and famous King of the Franks
• most liberal of all Frankish Kings
• 1st Muslim Frankish King

Which of the following was NOT an achievement of Charlemagne?

• restored the old Roman Empire
• united the Germanic tribes into one empire
• conquered the Saxons and stabilized Europe
• established a Christian empire, and protected Pope Leo III.

What nationality was Charlemagne part of?

• Romans

• Gauls

• Franks

• Goths

Who was Charlemagne's grandfather?

• Charles the Hammer

• Constantine the Great

• Leo IX

• Henry VIII

What important battle did Charles the Hammer win?

• Battle of Rome

• Battle of Paris

• Battle of Tours

• Battle of Manzikert

What year was Charlemagne crowned Emperor?

• 700

• 800

• 850

• 750