7.29 Charlemagne, feudalism, Christianity, Holy Roman Empire

Which historical figure ...

- helped spread feudalism throughout Europe

- created the Holy Roman Empire

- established Christianity as the religion of the Holy Roman Empire

• Thomas Aquinas

• Charlemagne

• Joan of Arc

• Michelangelo

Which two things were the cornerstones of the feudal system?

• land and money

• land and food

• land and military

• military and food

How did the rule of Charlemagne impact Western Europe? Select ALL that apply.

• It led to the fall of the Roman Empire in Western Europe.

• It divided much of Western Europe.

• It weakened the economy of Western Europe.

• It united much of Western Europe.

• It increased the influence of the Catholic Church.

Which group benefited from the social chaos caused by the death of Charlemagne?

• poor farmers

• slaves

• tradesmen

• wealthy landowners

How did the rule of Charlemagne impact the economy of Europe during the Middle Ages?

• It made capitalism more popular.

• It led to the use of mercantilism.

• It made bartering illegal.

• It increased the use of feudalism.

Why did Charlemagne promote the feudal system in the Holy Roman Empire?

• It allowed him to maintain control over a large area by dividing land among local leaders.

• It allowed peasants to create personal wealth by giving them land.

• It prevented religious leaders from gaining influence by increasing taxes on land.

• It prevented the creation of militaries by decreasing the amount of land defended by knights.

What was one reason that the Catholic Church allowed Charlemagne to have control over many of its policies and practices?

• He was chosen by the Pope to rule all of Europe.

• He spread Christianity throughout his empire in Western Europe.

• He had conquered the Holy Lands in the Middle East.

• He was believed to be the son of God.

Which European leader's death do many historians say started the "Dark Ages"?

• Prince Henry

• Louis XVI

• Henry VIII

• Charlemagne

What event in European history led to an era of tribal warfare and political instability in the 800s?

• the discovery of the New World

• the death of Charlemagne

• the fall of Egypt

• the invasion of the Mongols

What best explains why Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne in 800 CE?

• to avoid conflict with Charlemagne's armies

• to recognize Charlemagne's authority as emperor

• to complete Charlemagne's conversion to Christianity

• to show approval for Charlemagne's unification of all Germanic tribes