Charlemagne's Holy Roman Empire and the Divine Right to Rule

1. Which of the following is FALSE regarding the Song of Roland?

• It was a fictionalized poem.

• It highlighted Charlemagne's rule.

• It was written during the lifetime of Charlemagne.

• It gave Charlemagne a near god status.

2. How did Romans 13:1-2 from the Bible impact the rule of Charlemagne?

• The verses were used by his opposition, as they state that the Throne of Peter was the supreme authority on Earth.

• Charlemagne used these verses because they state that a king is bound by earthly institutions and must adhere to civil and divine authority.

• Charlemagne used these verses to defend the concept of a king being divinely appointed and therefore free from earthly authority.

• The verses were used by his opposition, as they state that no man could have divine power.

3. Why was Charlemagne crowned with the crown of the Holy Roman Emperor?

• Because he threatened the Pope until he got what he wanted.

• Because he helped restore order in Rome when the Pope was attacked.

• Because he spread Christianity peacefully among the Saxons.

• Because he helped the Pope in the 787 Battle of Verden.

4. Which of the following is an assertion of the Divine Right of Kings?

• Attempts to limit a monarch's power violate God's will

• The ruler of Rome has a right to rule the rest of Europe

• A monarch's rulings can only be reversed by the Supreme Court

• Monarchs are subject only to the will of the people

5. How did the Carolingian Renaissance impact education?

• It was the period when the first printing press was designed, providing books that were affordable to everyone.

• It created the first systematic scholarly system, although Charlemagne failed to address the issue of illiteracy.

• It saw the formation of many monastic schools and many scholars were invited to encourage education.

• It neglected it by emphasizing the divine status of Charlemagne.