The Early Middle Ages

Which emperor expanded the Byzantine Empire and established Justinian's Code?

• Constantine

• Justinian

• Theodora

• Augustus

What allowed trade to thrive in Constantinople?

• Excellent harbor

• Large army

• Rich soil

• Gold mines

The Dark Ages lasted from about 500 to ____.

• 1000

• 1050

• 1100

• 1200

Medieval means 'middle ages.' True or False?

• True

• False

Constantinople commanded key trade routes that linked Europe and ____.

• Africa

• Asia

• America

• Australia

Who was the king of the Franks who conquered Gaul in 486?

• Charlemagne

• Clovis

• Charles Martel

• Pepin the Short

Which of the following was NOT an accomplishment of Charlemagne?

• Set up an orderly government

• Ruled 46 years

• Destroyed the Roman Empire

• Supported education

What was Charlemagne also known as?

• Charles the Bold

• Charles the Great

• Charles the Conqueror

• Charles the Wise

The Vikings were from ______.

• Germany

• France

• Scandinavia

• Italy