Medieval Europe Test Review

What does the word Medieval mean in Latin?

• Money

• Prosperity

• Middle

• Rebirth

What is another term people use to refer to Medieval Times?

• Golden Ages

• Bronze Age

• Dark Ages

• Age of Rebirth

What group formed the Germanic Kingdoms?

• Neanderthals

• Early barbarians

• Vikings

• The Franks

What group established the most successful Germanic Kingdom?

• The Franks

• The Vikings

• The Vandals

• German royalty

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

• Kids were forced into military service

• Trade declined across Europe

• Formal learning became rare across Europe

• The loss of a common language

What leader won the Battle of Tours that stopped the spread of Islam into Europe?

• Otto von Bismarck

• Henry IV

• Clovis I

• Charles Martel

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

• Gave women more rights

• Expanded the Frankish kingdom

• Spread Christianity throughout Europe

• Encouraged learning

 Why was Charlemagne titled “The Holy Roman Emperor?”

• He was the most powerful ruler at the time

• He was desceneded from Romans

• He created a Christian empire

• People believed he was sent by god

What territory did Charlemagne control?

• The Frankish Empire

• Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms

• The Emirate of Cordoba

• The Byzantine Empire

What did Charlemagne’s death mark the end of?

• Christian dominance in Europe

• A strong central government in western Europe

• Democracy

• Political equality