Early Medieval Europe and Charlemagne

What is the time period referred to as the 'Middle Ages'?

• Before the decline of the Roman Empire

• After the decline of the Roman Empire

• During the reign of Charlemagne

• During the Germanic invasions

What happened to learning in Europe after the Germanic tribes took over?

• Learning increased significantly

• Learning remained the same

• Learning declined

• Learning was non-existent

What was the main reason for the lack of a common language in Medieval Europe?

• The Germanic tribes' inability to read or write

• The fragmentation of Medieval Europe

• The influence of the Roman Empire

• The oral tradition of songs and legends

Who anointed Pepin the Short as king?

• Charles Martel

• Charlemagne

• The Pope

• The Germanic tribes

Which Frankish king converted to Christianity?

• Clovis

• Charles Martel

• Charlemagne

• Pepin the Short

Who defeated the invading Muslim army at the Battle of Tours?

• Clovis

• Charles Martel

• Charlemagne

• Pepin the Short

Who was crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 800 CE?

• Clovis

• Charles Martel

• Charlemagne

• Pepin the Short

What did Charlemagne do to revive Roman culture?

• Limited the power of the nobles

• Encouraged learning

• Expanded Frankish power

• Defeated the Vikings

What happened to Charlemagne's empire after his death?

• It remained united

• It was divided into three parts

• It was conquered by the Vikings

• It was destroyed by the Magyars

Which groups of invaders terrorized Germany and Italy from 800 to 1000 CE?

• The Vikings

• The Magyars

• The Germanic tribes

• The Franks