Life of Charlemagne

What was Charlemagne's primary goal as ruler of the Franks?

• To establish trade routes with Asia
• To unite all Germanic peoples and convert them to Christianity
• To defeat the Roman Empire
• To establish a naval fleet

In which year did Charlemagne become the sole ruler of the Franconians?

• 768
• 770
• 771
• 814

Which pope crowned Charlemagne as emperor of the Romans?

• Pope Gregory II
• Pope Adrian I
• Pope Stephen III
• Pope Leo III

What was the Carolingian Renaissance?

• A military campaign
• A religious persecution
• A cultural and intellectual revival
• A political rebellion

Where was Charlemagne most likely born?

• Paris
• Rome
• Either Liege or Aachen
• London

What happened at the Massacre of Verden?

• Charlemagne was crowned emperor
• The Franks were defeated
• About 4,500 Saxons were killed
• The Romans surrendered

How many children is Charlemagne believed to have had?

• As many as 18
• Only 5
• Exactly 12
• As many as 10

According to Einhard, what was unusual about Charlemagne's physical appearance?

• He was extremely short
• He had a fat neck and large belly
• He was very thin
• He had unusual facial features

What was the Carolingian miniscule?

• A type of weapon
• A standardized form of writing
• A military formation
• A religious ceremony

How did Charlemagne support education?

• He banned all schools
• He only educated his own children
• He recruited the best teachers for his palace school
• He sent students to Rome