Middle Ages Quiz

What is another name for the Middle Ages?

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Dark Ages

• The Industrial Age

What term is used to refer to the Middle Ages, derived from Latin?

• Renaissance

• Medieval

• Classical

• Baroque

Who was the first great Frankish king who converted to Christianity?

• Charlemagne

• Clovis

• Charles Martel

• Pepin the Short

What significant event happened in 800 CE involving Charlemagne?

• He conquered the Saxons

• He was crowned Holy Roman Emperor

• He signed the Treaty of Verdun

• He defeated the Muslims in Spain

What was the capital of Charlemagne's empire?

• Paris

• Rome

• Aachen

• London

Which regions did the seafaring Vikings originate from?

• Southern Europe

• Scandinavia

• Eastern Asia

• North America

Who led the Vikings to discover and create a colony in Greenland around the year 980?

• Leif Erikson

• Harald Bluetooth

• Eric the Red

• Ragnar Lothbrok

What was the primary purpose of Viking halls?

• To store weapons

• To celebrate victories and conduct business

• To train warriors

• To house livestock

Which of the following was NOT a major Viking god?

• Loki

• Thor

• Zeus

• Odin

What is the term for the land owned by a king in the feudal system?

• Fief

• Manor

• Estate

• Domain