Europe Middle Ages Test

Greatest of Frankish rulers was declared “Emperor of the Romans” by Pope Leo III, and used Missi Dominci to help govern his empire

• Charlemagne
• Charles Martel
• St. Augustine
• Thomas Becket

Brought Christianity to England and later becomes the Archbishop of Canterbury

• Charlemagne
• St. Augustine
• Thomas Becket
• Charles Martel

Archbishop of Canterbury, who was killed by 4 knights of Henry II over his refusal to allow clergy to be tried in Royal courts.

• Charlemagne
• St. Augustine
• Thomas Becket
• Charles Martel

Son of Pepin II, defeated the Spanish Moors, Halting the Muslim advance into Western Europe, he was also known as (The Hammer)

• Charlemagne
• Charles Martel
• Thomas Becket
• St. Augustine

King of England, that was known for his actions that let to a revolt among England's nobles. The Nobles eventually demanded that he sign the "Magna Carta" in 1215

• William I (The Conqueror)
• Alfred The Great
• King John
• St. Benedict

King of Wessex (part of England) that at first was not able to defeat the Danes (Vikings) but after 5 years of preparation was able to defeat them.

• Alfred The Great
• King John
• William I (The Conqueror)
• St. Benedict

Known as the Norman Conquest when this powerful Duke of Normandy (Part of France) came over with an army and took the English throne.

• William I (The Conqueror)
• King John
• Alfred The Great
• St. Benedict

Created rules to govern monks' lives. Monasteries and convents all over Europe adopted these standards.

• William I
• King John
• St. Benedict
• Alfred the Great

Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire that represented the height of imperial power who felt it was his right to appoint Popes (he appointed 3)

• Pope Innocent III
• Frederick Barbarosa
• Henry III
• Henry IV
• Pope Gregory VII

Powerful ruler of Germany, that looked to unite Germany and Italy, the northern cities in Italy banded together and defeated him.

• Pope Innocent III
• Frederick Barbarosa
• Henry III
• Pope Gregory VII
• Henry IV