History Quiz: The Dark Ages

What became common in Europe after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• Wars for resources

• Scientific discoveries

• Cultural festivals

• Economic prosperity

Which of these groups would have been "Barbarians" according to the Romans?

• The Romans

• The Greeks

• The Goths

• The Egyptians

• The Mesopotamians

Which of the following groups was NOT called "Barbarians" by the Romans?

• The Ostrogoths

• The Franks

• The Vandals

• The Greeks

Which of the following would NOT have been considered "Barbarians" by the Romans?

• The Vandals

• The Franks

• Byzantines

• The Ostrogoths

• The Vikings

Who was the first bishop (the Pope) of Rome?

• Paul

• John

• Peter

• James

• Jim Bob

Who was the most powerful person in Western Europe, during the Dark Ages?

• The Pope

• The King of France

• The King of England

• The King of the Lombards

• The Oldest Guy in your Village

The religion of the Romans, before Constantine changed it, was:

• Muslim Religion

• Christian Religion

• Jewish Religion

• Pagan Religion

• Buddhist Religion

Which modern-day country is named after the Franks?

• Italy

• France

• England

• Germany

• Spain

What modern country contains the capital city of Rome of the former Western Roman Empire?

• England

• France

• Spain

• The United States

• Italy

Which of the following best describes Vikings?

• Peace-Loving

• Pirates & Raiders

• Caring and Sympathetic

• Sweet and Kind

• Friends of the Poor and Homeless