9.1 Video Questions Part 2

What is the name of the people with Germanic origins who ruled over the territory of present day France, Belgium, and Germany?

• Visigoths
• Ostrogoths
• Lombards
• Franks

Who were the mayors of the palace, and what power to rule did these men have?

• The mayors of the palace were only ceremonial figures with no influence.
• The mayors of the palace were elected officials with no real power.
• The mayors of the palace were in charge of the land that had been divided up and had full power.

• The mayors of the palace were primarily responsible for religious duties and had religious power.

After Charles’ father Pepin died, there was a dispute over who should be the next king. What happened to Charles during this dispute?

• Charles was thrown in prison.

• Charles chose to leave the kingdom and live in exile.
• Charles was crowned king immediately after his father's death.
• Charles was appointed as a regent for the new king.

In 732, Charles received the nickname Martel, which is Latin for what?

• shield
• crown
• sword
• hammer

Why was Charles’ victory at Poitiers important?

• It slowed the Muslim expansion into Europe.

• It resulted in a peace treaty between England and France.
• It marked the end of the Hundred Years' War.
• It solidified English control over France.

In order to create a new class of mounted soldiers, Charles confiscated ecclesiastical property and gave it to men he trusted on 2 conditions. What were they?

• Pay taxes to the church
• Provide food supplies to the clergy
• A warhorse and provide military service.

• Attend religious ceremonies regularly

The video states that Charlemagne was the first unifier of Western and Central Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. What does that mean?

• Charlemagne was the last ruler of the Roman Empire.
• Charlemagne divided Europe into separate kingdoms.
• Charlemagne was known for his naval conquests in the Mediterranean.
• Charlemagne was the first to bring both together peacefully under one leader.

 The Romans gave the Franks their nickname. What does it mean?

• Loyal subjects
• Noble warriors
• Brave knights
• Ferocious

Why do some people consider Charlemagne to be the father of Europe?

• He was the first emperor of the Roman Empire.
• Charlemagne was known for his military conquests in Asia.
• Charlemagne unitied Europe and gave them a shared sense of identity.

• Charlemagne focused solely on religious reforms.

For Charlemagne, it wasn’t enough to rule over a large kingdom. He wanted an empire. What had to happen for Charlemagne to rule over an empire?

• Charlemagne was required to form alliances with neighboring kingdoms.
• Charlemagne had to be crowned emperor by the Pope.

• Charlemagne had to focus solely on trade and commerce.
• Charlemagne needed to establish a democracy in his kingdom.