The Carolingian Empire 10 min Hist Quiz

Who was in charge of the King's household in Frankia during the civil war?

• Emperor of the West

• Duke of the Franks

• Mayor of the Palace

• King Chilperic the Second

In which year did Charles Martel defeat his enemies and become the Duke of the Franks?

• 718

• 720

• 737

• 741

Which empire was the largest and wealthiest at the time of the Battle of Tours?

• Umayyad Caliphate

• Frankish Kingdom

• Holy Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

What was the significance of the Battle of Tours?

• It saved Christianity and Western Europe

• It expanded the Frankish Kingdom

• It halted further raiding

• It led to the fall of the Umayyad Caliphate

Who did Pippin aid Rome against in order to gain legitimacy from the Pope?

• Saxons

• Lombards

• Avars

• Vikings

Which language did Charlemagne learn in his later life?

• Greek

• German

• Latin

• French

What was the title bestowed on Charlemagne by Pope Leo the 3rd in the year 800?

• King of the Franks

• Byzantine Emperor

• Emperor of the West

• Holy Roman Emperor

What was the purpose of the Carolingian Renaissance?

• To expand the kingdom's territory

• To strengthen the relationship with the Byzantine Empire

• To standardize Church practices

• To increase literacy rates amongst the nobility

Which of the following territories did Charlemagne conquer in 805?

• Denmark

• Bohemia

• Venice

• Croatia

What was the primary language used in the Carolingian Renaissance?

• Latin

• German

• Greek

• French