Early Kingdoms of Medieval Europe

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the barbarian invasions on page 41 and the kingdoms on the map?

• The invasions led to the formation of new kingdoms.

• The kingdoms were unaffected by the invasions.

• The invasions were repelled by the kingdoms.

• The kingdoms expanded due to the invasions.

The table shows some modern-day words, definitions, and histories. Match the word with its definition:

• Person held as property of another

• Barbarian

• A brutal or uncultured person

• Frank

• Straightforward

• Slave

• Deliberate destruction of property

• Vandalism

What year did Charlemagne become the sole ruler of the Frankish Empire?

• Charlemagne became the sole ruler of the Frankish Empire in the year 800.

• Charlemagne became the sole ruler of the Frankish Empire in the year 768.

• Charlemagne became the sole ruler of the Frankish Empire in the year 814.

• Charlemagne became the sole ruler of the Frankish Empire in the year 771.

What was the significance of the pope crowning Charlemagne as 'Emperor of the West'?

• It marked the beginning of the Holy Roman Empire.

• It signified the end of the Byzantine Empire.

• It was a purely religious ceremony with no political implications.

• It was a gesture of friendship between the Franks and the Lombards.

In which year did Charlemagne defeat the Saxons after 30 years of war?

• 804

• 814

• 794

• 784

What was the primary role of the Pope in Medieval Europe?

• Military leader

• Highest spiritual authority

• Architect

• Farmer

Which of the following brought Christianity to Ireland?

• St Patrick

• Pope Urban II

• Charlemagne

• King Henry II