CHarlemagne the Great

What were the three main problems caused by repeated invasions and constant warfare in the west?

• Disruption of trade, downfall of cities, and population shifts

• Lack of strong rulers, breakdown of central authority, and feudalism

• Loss of learning, decline in knowledge of Greek, and disruption of trade

• Invasion by Vikings, Magyars, and Muslims

What happened to the level of learning during the Germanic invasions?

• It remained the same

• It increased due to the influence of the Germanic invaders

• It sank sharply as more families left for rural areas

• It was preserved by the Church in Rome

What replaced Roman provinces in the years between 400 and 600?

• Small Germanic kingdoms

• Communities governed by unwritten rules

• Christianity

• The Church in Rome

Who brought Christianity to the region of Gaul?

• Clovis

• Charlemagne

• The Franks

• The Church in Rome

Who became the most powerful king in western Europe and was crowned as Roman Emperor by the pope?

• Clovis

• Charles the Great (Charlemagne)

• The Franks

• The Vikings

What was one of Charlemagne's greatest accomplishments?

• Conquering new lands to the south and east

• Dividing the empire into three kingdoms

• Encouraging learning

• Stopping the Viking raids

Which group of invaders settled down in many parts of Europe, adopted Christianity, and became traders and farmers?

• The Vikings

• The Magyars

• The Muslims

• The Franks

Which group of invaders attacked from the east and reached as far as Italy and western France?

• The Vikings

• The Magyars

• The Muslims

• The Franks

Which group of invaders attacked areas along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coast?

• The Vikings

• The Magyars

• The Muslims

• The Franks

Which leader united all the Mongol tribes in the year 1200?

• Charlemagne

• Kublai Khan

• Genghis Khan

• Justinian