Medieval Europe

Medieval is a word that means what in Latin?

• money
• prosperity
• middle
• rebirth

What is another name for the Medieval Times?

• Golden Ages
• Bronze Ages
• Dark Ages
• Age of Rebirth

What group formed the Germanic Kingdoms?

• Neanderthals
• Early barbarian tribes
• The Vikings
• The Frankenfurt clan

Who established the most successful Germanic Kingdom?

• The Vikings
• The Vandals
• The Franks
• Germany royalty

Which of the following was NOT a result of Germanic invasions?

• kids were forced into the military
• trade declined
• formal learning became rare
• loss of a common language

The Battle of Tours ultimately stopped the spread of Islam into Europe. Who won this fight?

• Otto von Bismarck
• Emperor Henry IV
• King Clovis I
• Charles Martel

Emperor Charlemagne was related to who?

• Charles Martel
• Otto von Bismarck
• Pepin the Short
• Lee the Great

Which of the following is NOT one of Emperor Charlemagne’s accomplishments?

• provided women with increased rights
• expanded the Frankish empire
• spread Christianity
• encouraged learning

Why was Charlemagne titled the “Holy Roman Emperor”?

• He was the most powerful ruler of all time
• He was of Roman descent
• He created a Christian empire
• People believed he was sent by God

Charlemagne’s death marked the end of…?

• Christian dominance
• a strong, central government in Western Europe
• democracy
• political equality