The Early Middle Ages Quiz

What is another name for the period of European history from 500 to 1500?

• Middle Ages

• Industrial Revolution

• Enlightenment

• Renaissance

What is a monastery?

• A religious community of men

• A place for military training

• A religious community of women

• A marketplace

What dynasty did the Frankish rulers belong to, lasting from 751 to 987?

• Romanov Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Carolingian Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

What were three effects of the Germanic invasions?

• Spread of Christianity, development of new languages, rise of the Church

• Expansion of the Roman Empire, growth of the economy, increase in population

• Halt in trade, unsafe transportation, decline in education

• Increase in trade, growth of cities, rise in education

What role did monasteries play during the Middle Ages?

• Centers of learning

• Military training grounds

• Government offices

• Trade hubs

What was important about Charlemagne's being crowned as emperor?

• It resulted in the decline of Christianity

• It marked the end of the Carolingian Dynasty

• It marked the joining of Germanic power, the Church, and the heritage of the Roman Empire

• It led to the fall of the Frankish kingdom

What role did the Church play in helping Clovis conquer other Germanic peoples?

• It provided educational resources

• It provided a sense of order

• It provided military support

• It provided financial aid

What was important about Charles Martel's victory in 732?

• It marked the beginning of the Carolingian Dynasty

• It resulted in the decline of the Frankish kingdom

• It ended the Muslim threat to Europe

• It led to the expansion of the Roman Empire

How did Pepin the Short strengthen the Frankish kingdom?

• By expanding the lands controlled by the Franks

• By converting to paganism

• By isolating the kingdom from the rest of Europe

• By weakening the Church's influence

How did Charlemagne govern his unified kingdom?

• By increasing the power of the nobles

• By reviving learning and traveling throughout his lands

• By isolating the kingdom from the rest of Europe

• By converting to paganism