The Early Middle Ages in Europe

What are two features within the topography of Europe?

• mountains and deserts

• rainforests and mountains

• rivers and deserts

• mountains and plains

The two longest rivers in Europe are the _________ and ___________ rivers.

(a)  

Where did early cities in Europe form?

• along rivers

• within mountains

• among the Northern Plains

• in Western Europe

Around the year 300, the Huns and Germanic tribes

• defeated the last Roman army in western Europe

• united the Frankish lands

• began to migrate into the Roman empire

• fought to increase their power and territory

What leader united the Frankish lands under his rule?

• Charles the Hammer

• Charlemagne

• Clovis I

• Julius Caesar

How did Charlemagne spread Christianity throughout Western Europe?

• had tent revivals

• through conquest

• worked with the Catholic church

• worked with Islam

What difference can you see when comparing these maps?

• Before the fall of Rome, Visigoths had much territory.

• The Byzantine empire had more land after the fall of Rome.

• The Western Roman Empire expanded after the fall.

• The Caspian Sea moved west after the fall of Rome.

Which of these statements are true?

• Europe has many peninsulas

• The Scandinavian peninsula is to the south

• Europe has many seas and oceans near it.

• Europe is an island.

Use the map key to answer. Based on the national borders, which statement is true>

• The Ural mountains cross at least 5 modern nations (countries).

• There are more modern nations (countries) on the Balkan Peninsula than the Iberian Peninsula.

• The Italian Peninsula is bigger than the Scandinavian Peninsula

• The Northern European Plain is the name of a modern nation (country).

Where did the Visigoths establish their kingdom? Hint: USE BOTH MAPS!

• Britain

• Hispania

• Italy

• Gaul