Medieval History Flashcard

Front

Medieval means _________ in Latin.

Back

middle

Front

What is another name for the Middle Ages?

Back

Dark Ages

Front

Which group established the most successful Germanic kingdom? Options: Visigoths, Ostrogoths, Saxons, Franks

Back

Franks

Front

All of the following were the results of Germanic invasions except for: Cultural exchange with the Roman Empire, Strengthening of local kingdoms, Increased trade across Europe

Back

Children being drafted into military service

Front

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

Back

Clovis I

Front

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

Back

Charles Martel

Front

Who was Emperor Charlemagne the grandson of?

Back

Pepin the Short

Front

Why was Charlemagne titled the “Holy Roman Emperor”?

Back

Charlemagne was crowned by the Pope, signifying the union of the Christian church and the Roman Empire.

Front

The Muslims, Magyars, and Vikings all contributed to the fall of the _______________ empire.

Back

Carolingian

Front

________________ were a seafaring group from Scandinavia.

Back

Vikings