Unit V - The Middle Ages (pt 2) - Germanic Kingdoms Emerge

Who used Christianity to unite his warriors?

• Charlemagne

• Pepin the Short

• Clovis

• Charles Martel

Who won the Battle of Tours?

• Pepin the Short

• Charles the Hammer Martel

• Charlemagne

• Clovis

What was Charlemagne known for?

• Opposing Christianity

• Rarely ever losing a battle

• Being of average height

• Losing many battles

In what year did Charlemagne become Emperor?

• 768

• 771

• 800

• 814

How tall was Charlemagne?

• 6 foot

• 5 foot 10

• 5 foot 5

• 6 foot 4

What empire did Charlemagne's rule later become known as?

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Carolingian Empire

• The Holy Roman Empire

How did Charlemagne strengthen his own power?

• By weakening the power of the nobles

• By giving more power to the nobles

• By ignoring the landowners

• By leaving the kingdom

What did Charlemagne do to ensure his laws were followed?

• He sent out royal agents

• He abolished all laws

• He left the kingdom

• He ignored the laws

What unusual activity did Charlemagne regularly do?

• Visited his kingdom

• Stayed in his castle

• Went on vacations

• Avoided public appearances

What did Charlemagne encourage?

• Learning

• Warfare

• Paganism

• Isolationism