Topic 1.1.6 Invasions in Europe

Who split the empire into three regions after Charlemagne's death?

• Louis I

• Charlemagne

• Louis's sons

• Charlemagne's grandsons

Which group of invaders conquered the island of Sicily?

• Muslims

• Magyars

• Vikings

• Byzantine empire

Which group of invaders overran Eastern Europe and attacked the Byzantine empire?

• Muslims

• Magyars

• Vikings

• Charlemagne's grandsons

Which group of invaders were raiders, pirates, traders, explorers, and colonizers?

• Muslims

• Magyars

• Vikings

• Byzantine empire

Which region did the Vikings burst out of?

• Norway

• Sweden

• Denmark

• Scandinavia

Where did Leif Erikson set up a short-lived Viking colony?

• North America

• England

• Normandy

• Russia

Which group of invaders settled in England, northern France (Normandy), Ireland, and parts of Russia?

• Muslims

• Magyars

• Vikings

• Byzantine empire

What did the Vikings do in their far-ranging voyages?

• Loot and burn communities

• Trade and explore

• Settle in new lands

• All of the above

Which group of invaders kept up their pressure on Europe even after their defeat at Tours in 732?

• Muslims

• Magyars

• Vikings

• Byzantine empire

When did Muslim attacks on Europe finally subside?

• 700 to 1000

• 732

• 800s

• 900s