Medieval History Quiz

Medieval is a word that means what in Latin?

• Money

• Prosperity

• Middle

• Rebirth

What is another name for the Medieval Times?

• Golden Ages

• Bronze Ages

• Dark Ages

• Age of Rebirth

What group formed the Germanic Kingdoms?

• Neanderthals

• Early barbarian tribes

• The Vikings

• The Frankenfurt clan

Who established the most successful Germanic Kingdom?

• The Vikings

• The Vandals

• The Franks

• German royalty

Which of the following was NOT a result of Germanic invasions?

• Kids were forced into the military

• Trade declined

• Formal learning became rare

• Loss of a common language

Who founded the Merovingian dynasty that ruled the Franks for 200 years?

• King Cyprus

• King Clovinius II

• King Clovis I

• Emperor Otto IV

The Battle of Tours ultimately stopped the spread of Islam into Europe. Who won this fight?

• Otto von Bismarck

• Emperor Henry IV

• King Clovis I

• Charles Martel

Emperor Charlemagne was related to who?

• Charles Martel

• Otto von Bismarck

• Pepin the Short

• Lee the Great

Which of the following is NOT one of Emperor Charlemagne’s accomplishments?

• Provided women with increased rights

• Expanded the Frankish empire

• Spread Christianity

• Encouraged learning

Why was Charlemagne titled the “Holy Roman Emperor”?

• He was the most powerful ruler of all time

• He was of Roman descent

• He created a Christian empire

• People believed he was sent by God