Charlemagne and His Kingdom

What was Charlemagne's dream when he became king?

• To conquer the entire continent of Europe

• To bring together many different lands under his rule and spread Christianity and education

• To build the largest castle in Europe

• To establish a new currency

What is the period of learning initiated by Charlemagne in his kingdom known as?

• The Charlemagne Enlightenment

• The Carolingian Renaissance

• The Great European Revival

• The Medieval Education Movement

How did Charlemagne rule his kingdom?

• By creating a democratic government

• By ruling with an iron fist and no advisors

• By dividing the land into smaller parts, each run by a trusted leader

• By allowing the people to vote on all decisions

What title was Charlemagne given by the Pope on Christmas Day in 800?

• King of Europe

• Lord of the Romans

• Emperor of the Romans

• Supreme Ruler of the West

What is Charlemagne remembered for?

• Being a great warrior

• Making his kingdom safer and smarter, spreading Christianity, and being a good leader

• Inventing new technologies

• Writing important literary works

How long ago did Charlemagne live?

• Over a thousand years ago

• Over five hundred years ago

• Over two thousand years ago

• Over a hundred years ago

Do Charlemagne's achievements still impact the world today?

• Yes, they have no impact today

• No, they were forgotten

• Yes, they still impact the world today

• No, they only affected his own time

What impact did Charlemagne have on education?

• He banned the establishment of schools

• He established universities in every major city

• He promoted learning and established schools in monasteries

• He discouraged learning outside of the military

Who was Charlemagne?

• A Viking leader who raided much of Europe

• A Roman Emperor who persecuted Christians

• The King of the Franks who united much of Western Europe

• A famous monk who translated the Bible into English

Charlemagne had the support of the powerful Roman Catholic ____.