Charlemagne & the Franks

What does the word 'medieval' come from in Latin?

• It comes from the Latin meaning 'middle'.

• It comes from the Latin meaning 'ancient'.

• It comes from the Latin meaning 'modern'.

• It comes from the Latin meaning 'future'.

The Medieval period is the transition period from ______ to modern times.

• ancient

• prehistoric

• industrial

• futuristic

The Franks were a _______ group in Gaul.

• Germanic

• Roman

• Celtic

• Greek

What was Charles Martel also known as?

• Charles the Great

• Charles the Hammer

• Charles the Wise

• Charles the Brave

Who extended the Frankish Empire, spread Christianity, and encouraged learning?

• Charlemagne

• Julius Caesar

• Attila the Hun

• William the Conqueror

Which institution preserved Greco-Roman culture and achievements during the influence of the Roman Catholic Church?

• Universities

• Monasteries

• Castles

• Guilds

What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Verdun?

• To divide Charlemagne's empire among his grandsons.

• To end the Hundred Years' War.

• To establish the Holy Roman Empire.

• To sign a peace treaty with the Vikings.