Famous People of the Middle Ages Quiz

What was the name of the king of the Franks who played a significant role in spreading Christianity and strengthening the Western Church?

• Henry II

• Charlemagne

• Eleanor of Aquitaine

• William the Conqueror

What was the height of Charles, the king of the Franks, in the 700s?

• 6 feet 6 inches

• 6 feet 3 and a half inches

• 6 feet 1 inch

• 5 feet 10 inches

What was the most important weapon of the Frankish army?

• Bows and arrows

• Spears

• Swords

• Axes

Who did Pope Leo III seek help from when he was attacked by his enemies?

• William the Conqueror

• Magna Carta

• Charlemagne

• Henry II

What did Charlemagne establish by being crowned by the pope in 800?

• The authority to declare war

• The blessing of the pope

• The Holy Roman Empire

• The power to appoint bishops

Where did Charlemagne build a beautiful capital city?

• Berlin

• Aachen

• Rome

• Paris

What did Charlemagne believe in providing for his subjects?

• Free healthcare

• Free education

• Free housing

• Free food

What language did the Franks start speaking influenced by Latin?

• Italian

• French

• Spanish

• German

What did Charlemagne realize was not the best way to win people over?

• Compromise

• Force

• Diplomacy

• Negotiation

What did Charlemagne's empire become known as after being blessed by the pope?

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Holy Roman Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The British Empire