Unit 8: Medieval Europe

Medieval is a word that means what in Latin?

• money
• prosperity
• middle
• rebirth

What is another name for the Medieval Times?

• Golden Ages
• Bronze Ages
• Dark Ages
• Age of Rebirth

What group formed the Germanic Kingdoms?

• Neanderthals
• Early barbarian tribes
• The Vikings
• The Frankenfurt clan

Who established the most successful Germanic Kingdom?

• The Vikings
• The Vandals
• The Franks
• Germany royalty

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

• kids were forced into the military
• trade declined
• formal learning became rare
• loss of a common language

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

• King Cyprus
• King Clovinius II
• King Clovis I
• Emperor Otto IV

Emperor Charlemagne was related to who?

• Charles Martel
• Otto von Bismarck
• Pepin the Short
• Lee the Great

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

• provided women with increased rights
• expanded the Frankish empire
• spread Christianity
• encouraged learning

Why was Charlemagne titled the “Holy Roman Emperor”?

• He was the most powerful ruler of all time
• He was of Roman descent
• He created a Christian empire
• People believed he was sent by God

The Treaty of Verdun was signed in 843. What did it do?

• divided the empire into 3 kingdoms
• ended the Christian Muslim war
• elected King Leo as Emperor
• Established peace with the Ottomans