Middle Ages Quiz

When did the Middle Ages begin?

• 476 A.D.

• 1453 A.D.

• 800 A.D.

The Middle Ages is divided into three stages: the Early Middle Ages, High Middle Ages, and Late Middle Ages.

• True

• False

The fall of the Western Roman Empire occurred in the year (a)   A.D.

Which event marks the end of the Middle Ages?

• The Battle of Hastings

• The fall of Constantinople

• The birth of Charlemagne

The Byzantine Empire reached its greatest size under the reign of Emperor (a)   .

The Carolingian Empire was created by Charlemagne, who unified most of Western Europe.

• True

• False

Which group originated in Scandinavia and invaded parts of England and France?

• Slavs

• Vikings

• Magyars

The Slavs established small kingdoms in (a)   and Eastern Europe.

What was the main economic activity of the Byzantine Empire?

• Craftwork

• Trade

• Agriculture

The Visigoths were defeated by the Franks at the Battle of Vouillé in 507 A.D.

• True

• False