WH 2.2 Franks

After the Fall of the Western Roman Empire, most of Western Europe was

• carved into different Germanic kingdoms.

• united under the rule of Justinian I.

• a place of learning, laughter, and love.

• united under the Greek Orthodox Church

The Franks were

• a Germanic tribe that settled in France.

• an early Muslim Empire.

• a Germanic tribe that settled in England.

• the name for the Eastern Roman Empire.

Which famous early Frankish king is most remembered for uniting the Frankish tribes into a kingdom and converting to Christianity?

• Clovis

• Charles Martel

• Pepin the Short

• Charlemagne

Which Frankish king is remembered for uniting much of western Europe since the Fall of Rome, rebuilding much of the infrastructure that had collapse, spreading Christianity and encouraging learning?

• Clovis

• Charles Martel

• Pepin the Short

• Charlemagne

Why was Charles Martel's victory at the Battle of Tours important?

• It united all the Franks under one king

• It reestablished the Roman Empire

• It protected Christianity in Europe against the spread of Islam

• It created the modern nation of France

Charlemange's most important goal seems to have been ___________.

• conquering the Eastern Roman Empire

• building a Christian Roman Empire in western Europe

• giving the Pope control over central Italy

• reuniting the Eastern and Western Roman empires

Which is the best description of Charlemagne's reign?

• A time of warfare and barbarian invasions

• A time of conflict between the Church and king

• A period when nobles had more power than a weak king

• centralization of power and an emphasis on learning

Charlemagne was crowned Emperor by whom?

• Your mom

• Pope

• Sea Serpent

• God Herself

Which line of leaders is associated with Clovis?

• Merovingians

• Carolingians

What line of leaders is associated with Charlemagne

• Carolingians

• Merovingians