Introduction to Medieval Europe

Before Medieval Europe, which empire controlled most of Europe for 500 years?

What was the period known as after the fall of the Roman Empire, where law and order was scarce?

Which of the following were some of the advances made in society during the Roman Empire?

• Roads

• Space exploration

• Digital technology

• Nuclear energy

In which centuries did Charlemagne rule over much of Europe?

• 6th and 7th

• 7th and 8th

• 8th and 9th

• 9th and 10th

One of Charlemagne's legacies in terms of writing was:

• The development of the Carolingian minuscule script

• The invention of the printing press

• The creation of the Gothic script

• The translation of the Bible into Latin

Charlemagne contributed to the spread of Christianity throughout Europe by:

• conquering and converting non-Christian lands.

• writing religious texts.

• establishing trade routes.

• building universities.

The Battle of Hastings took place in which year?

• 1066

• 1215

• 1415

• 1815

The Bayeux Tapestry depicts which historical event?

• The Battle of Hastings

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The coronation of Charlemagne

• The fall of the Roman Empire

The Bayeux Tapestry shows who being crowned as King after the Battle of Hastings?

• William the Conqueror

• Harold Godwinson

• Edward the Confessor

• Henry I

What was the main reason for the Battle of Hastings?

• To settle the dispute over the English throne

• To expand the Norman territory into England

• To defend against a Viking invasion

• To establish a new trade route