Middle Ages Quiz

Which of the following periods is known for its religious influence?

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Middle Ages

• The Industrial Age

What does the term 'Medieval' derive from?

• A Latin word meaning 'modern'

• A Latin word meaning 'middle'

• A Greek word meaning 'ancient'

• A Greek word meaning 'new'

During which years did the Early Middle Ages take place?

• 500 - 1000

• 550 - 1000

• 600 - 1100

• 650 - 1200

What was one of the key events that led to the formation of the Carolingian Empire?

• The fall of Constantinople

• The rule of Barbarian Kings

• The end of the Roman Empire

• Charlemagne's leadership

What was a major political development during the Early Middle Ages?

• The establishment of the United States

• The creation of the Carolingian Empire

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

In what year was the Roman Empire divided into two?

• 476 AD

• 376 AD

• 276 AD

• 176 AD

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the division of the Roman Empire?

• To make governing easier

• To expand the territory

• To manage the empire more effectively

• To address internal conflicts

Which of the following statements is true about the division of the Roman Empire?

• It was divided to expand the territory.

• It was divided to make governing easier.

• It was divided to unite the people.

• It was divided to increase military power.

Which of the following German tribes took advantage of Rome's weakness?

• Franks, Lombards, Burgundians

• Goths, Visigoths, Vandals, Angles, and Saxons

• Celts, Picts, Scots

• Huns, Avars, Magyars

In what year did the Visigoth King Odovocar remove the last Western Roman Ruler from power?

• 400

• 450

• 476

• 500