Charlemagne and the Early Middle Ages

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Verdun?

• To divide Charlemagne's empire into three parts

• To unite Western Europe under Charlemagne's rule

• To establish a model for later kings

• To promote education and learning

How did Charlemagne rule his empire?

• By appointing local leaders to rule over regions

• By personally governing every region

• By dividing the empire into three parts

• By establishing a council of scholars

What did Charlemagne do to promote education?

• Established local schools for children

• Built a library with copies of scholarly works

• Hired scholars to teach in his empire

• All of the above

Who succeeded Charlemagne as king?

• His grandson Charles the Bald

• His son Louis the Pious

• His son Louis the German

What happened after Charlemagne's death?

• His empire remained united under his son's rule

• His empire was divided into three parts

• His empire was invaded by Muslims

• His empire was invaded by Vikings

What did the Treaty of Verdun do?

• Divided Charlemagne's empire into three parts

• United Western Europe under one ruler

• Established a model for later kings

• Promoted education and learning

What is one accomplishment of Charlemagne?

• Conquering North America

• Establishing a Muslim culture in Spain

• Promoting education and learning

• Invading Hungary

What happened during the Early Middle Ages?

• Leif Erickson traveled to North America

• Charlemagne's empire was invaded by Muslims

• The Treaty of Verdun was signed

• All of the above