Quiz on the Roman Empire and Franks

For how long was much of Europe part of the Roman Empire?

• 200 years

• 300 years

• 500 years

• 700 years

What term did the Romans use to describe people who did not follow Roman ways?

• Nomads

• Pagans

• Barbarians

• Knights

What happened to Europe when Rome fell to invading barbarians in 476 C.E.?

• It developed a strong central government

• It was left without a central government or defense system

• It unified under a new empire

• It was conquered by the Franks

Which group was most powerful in Western Europe after the fall of Rome?

• Those with the largest armies

• Those who controlled the most land

• Those allied with the church

• Those who were the wealthiest

Why were the Franks successful in warfare during this period?

• They invented the catapult

• They developed a new style of warfare based on knights

• They used large armies of foot soldiers

• They relied on the strength of their navy

What did rulers need from knights in order to maintain power?

• Money

• Loyalty and service

• Horses and weapons

• Trade agreements

Who became the leader of the Franks at age 15 and helped expand their kingdom?

• Charlemagne

• Leo III

• Clovis

• William the Conqueror

How did Clovis help spread Christianity among the Franks?

• He built churches throughout Europe

• He forced his warriors to convert

• He married a Christian woman and converted to Christianity

• He received a vision from God

Who was the most important leader of the Franks, known for unifying Christian lands into an empire?

• Clovis

• Charlemagne

• Otto the Great

• William the Conqueror

What role did the pope play in Charlemagne's rise to power?

• The pope gave Charlemagne control over the Church

• The pope crowned Charlemagne Holy Roman emperor

• The pope provided Charlemagne's army with supplies

• The pope led Charlemagne's military campaigns