Charlemagne, Franks, and Feudalism

What does the term "Medieval" mean?

• Modern Age

• Middle Age

• Ancient Times

• Dark Age

The Medieval period is a transition between which two periods?

• Classical and Industrial

• Ancient and Modern

• Renaissance and Modern

• Dark Ages and Renaissance

What were Germanic kingdoms formed from?

• Roman provinces

• Early Germanic tribes

• Monastic orders

• Viking settlers

What was the basis of leadership in Germanic kingdoms?

• Wealth and land ownership

• Loyalty to chiefs and warrior nobles

• Military conquests

• Religious authority

What was the most successful Germanic kingdom?

• Visigoths

• Lombards

• Franks

• Saxons

What was a result of Germanic invasions in Europe?

• Flourishing trade

• Decline in cities and roads

• Universal education

• Unified language

Who united the Franks and converted them to Christianity?

• Charlemagne

• Pepin the Short

• Clovis

• Charles Martel

What battle did Charles Martel win to stop the Islamic advance into Europe?

• Battle of Tours

• Battle of Verdun

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Lombardy

What dynasty did Pepin the Short establish?

• Merovingian

• Carolingian

• Byzantine

• Holy Roman

When was Charlemagne crowned Holy Roman Emperor?

• 732 CE

• 768 CE

• 800 CE

• 843 CE