Medieval Europe Unit Study Guide

Medieval is a word that means what in Latin?

• dark ages
• ancient times
• middle ages
• modern era

What is another word for the Medieval Times?

• Renaissance
• Dark Ages
• Feudal Era
• Middle Ages

What group formed the Germanic Kingdoms

• Early barbarian tribes

• Byzantine Empire
• Celtic tribes
• Roman Empire

Who established the most successful Germanic Kingdom

• Odoacer
• The Franks

• Charlemagne
• Theodoric the Great

Which of the following was NOT a result of Germanic invasions?

• Kids were forced into the military

• Formation of new trade routes in Europe
• Trade declined

• Strengthening of the Roman Empire

Who founded the Merovingian dynasty that ruled the Franks for 200 years?

• Clovis I

• Charlemagne
• Merovech
• Louis the Pious

The battle of Tours ultimately stopped the spread of Islam into Europe. Who won the fight?

• Charlemagne
• Hannibal
• Julius Caesar
• Charles Martel

Emperor Charlemagne was related to who?

• Genghis Khan
• Napoleon Bonaparte
• Pepin the Short

• Julius Caesar

Which of the following is NOT one of the Emperor Charlemagne's accomplishments?

• Reviving the Roman Empire
• Conquering the Saxons
• Provided women with increased rights

• Establishing the Holy Roman Empire

Why was Charlemagne titled "Holy Roman Emperor"?

• Charlemagne was a military leader with no religious ties.
• He created a Christian empire

• He was given the title for his conquests in Asia.
• The title was inherited from his father, who was also an emperor.