7.29 Impact of Charlemagne's Rule on Western Europe

How did the rule of Charlemagne impact Western Europe?

• It led to the fall of the Roman Empire in Western Europe.

• It divided much of Western Europe and weakened the role of the Catholic Church.

• It weakened the economy of Western Europe.

• It united much of Western Europe and increased the influence of the Catholic Church.

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How did the rule of Charlemagne impact Western Europe? Select ALL that apply.

• It united much of Western Europe.

• It divided much of Western Europe.

• It increased the influence of the Catholic Church.

• It led to the fall of the Roman Empire in Western Europe.

• It weakened the economy of Western Europe.

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Which achievement completes this chart?

• created the first democratic government in Europe

• established Christianity as the main religion of Europe

• explored much of China

• started the Protestant Reformation

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How did the rule of Charlemagne impact the economy of Europe during the Middle Ages?

• It made capitalism more popular.

• It led to the use of mercantilism.

• It made bartering illegal.

• It increased the use of feudalism.

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How did Charlemagne impact the Holy Roman Empire?

• He allowed Muslim traders to control the government of the Empire.

• He decreased the amount of land controlled by the Empire.

• He prevented the use of feudalism within the Empire.

• He made Christianity the official religion of the Empire.

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Why did Charlemagne promote the feudal system in the Holy Roman Empire?

• It allowed him to maintain control over a large area by dividing land among local leaders.

• It allowed peasants to create personal wealth by giving them land.

• It prevented religious leaders from gaining influence by increasing taxes on land.

• It prevented the creation of militaries by decreasing the amount of land defended by knights.

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Which historical figure completes this chart?

• Charlemagne

• Joan of Arc

• Kublai Khan

• William the Conqueror

What event in European history led to an era of tribal warfare and political instability in the 800s?

• the discovery of the New World

• the death of Charlemagne

• the fall of Egypt

• the invasion of the Mongols

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What best explains why Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne in 800 CE?

• to avoid conflict with Charlemagne’s armies

• to recognize Charlemagne’s authority as emperor

• to complete Charlemagne’s conversion to Christianity

• to show approval for Charlemagne’s unification of all Germanic tribes

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How did Charlemagne transform European society during the Middle Ages?

• by creating the printing press

• by writing about his journey to Asia

• by protesting against practices of the Catholic Church

• by uniting most of Western Europe into one kingdom

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