The Middle Ages

1. 1. How long did the Middle Ages last?

• 3 centuries

• 10 years

• < 1,000

• 20 years

2. 2. The term Middle Ages means (Select ALL that apply)

• a historical period that lasted more than 1,000 years.

• the end of the year

• a time period between ancient and modern times.

• the beginning of the year

Another name for the Middle Ages is

What happened when the mighty Roman Empire grew too big for one emperor?

• The empire began a war.

• The empire beat the emperor.

• The empire bought France.

• The empire broke apart in eastern and western Europe.

___ was the language of the Roman Empire.

What does the Latin word barbarus mean?

Answer explanation

The Latin word 'barbarus' means foreigner, or not Roman.

7. 7. Who the most infamous Vandal that led his nomadic tribe to invade Europe in the 400's?

• Attila the Hun

• Adolf Hitler

• Alvin the Chipmunk

• Alexandria the Great

According to the text what does vandalism mean?

Who were the most successful barbarian tribes that invaded the Romans?

• The Franks, Huns and Visigoths tribe.

• The Franks, Romans and Vandals tribe.

• The French, Visigoths and Vandals tribe.

• The Franks, Visigoths and Vandals tribe.

10. 10. Over time, the _ became even richer and more powerful than many kings and queens.