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7.29 Impact of Charlemagne's Rule on Western Europe

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
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1.

How did the rule of Charlemagne impact Western Europe?

a)

It led to the fall of the Roman Empire in Western Europe.

b)

It divided much of Western Europe and weakened the role of the Catholic Church.

c)

It weakened the economy of Western Europe.

d)

It united much of Western Europe and increased the influence of the Catholic Church.

2.

How did the rule of Charlemagne impact Western Europe? Select ALL that apply.

a)

It united much of Western Europe.

b)

It divided much of Western Europe.

c)

It increased the influence of the Catholic Church.

d)

It led to the fall of the Roman Empire in Western Europe.

e)

It weakened the economy of Western Europe.

3.

Which achievement completes this chart?

a)

created the first democratic government in Europe

b)

established Christianity as the main religion of Europe

c)

explored much of China

d)

started the Protestant Reformation

4.

How did the rule of Charlemagne impact the economy of Europe during the Middle Ages?

a)

It made capitalism more popular.

b)

It led to the use of mercantilism.

c)

It made bartering illegal.

d)

It increased the use of feudalism.

5.

How did Charlemagne impact the Holy Roman Empire?

a)

He allowed Muslim traders to control the government of the Empire.

b)

He decreased the amount of land controlled by the Empire.

c)

He prevented the use of feudalism within the Empire.

d)

He made Christianity the official religion of the Empire.

6.

Why did Charlemagne promote the feudal system in the Holy Roman Empire?

a)

It allowed him to maintain control over a large area by dividing land among local leaders.

b)

It allowed peasants to create personal wealth by giving them land.

c)

It prevented religious leaders from gaining influence by increasing taxes on land.

d)

It prevented the creation of militaries by decreasing the amount of land defended by knights.

7.

Which historical figure completes this chart?

a)

Charlemagne

b)

Joan of Arc

c)

Kublai Khan

d)

William the Conqueror

8.

What event in European history led to an era of tribal warfare and political instability in the 800s?

a)

the discovery of the New World

b)

the death of Charlemagne

c)

the fall of Egypt

d)

the invasion of the Mongols

9.

What best explains why Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne in 800 CE?

a)

to avoid conflict with Charlemagne’s armies

b)

to recognize Charlemagne’s authority as emperor

c)

to complete Charlemagne’s conversion to Christianity

d)

to show approval for Charlemagne’s unification of all Germanic tribes

10.

How did Charlemagne transform European society during the Middle Ages?

a)

by creating the printing press

b)

by writing about his journey to Asia

c)

by protesting against practices of the Catholic Church

d)

by uniting most of Western Europe into one kingdom