The Rise & Achievements of Otto the Great

The rise and achievements of Otto the Great in medieval Europe can be described as:

• He unified German territories, strengthened royal authority, and was crowned Holy Roman Emperor.

• He led the Norman conquest of England and established the Plantagenet dynasty.

• He founded the Carolingian Empire and revived learning in Western Europe.

• He established the Capetian dynasty and centralized power in France.

What is the title of the video you are instructed to watch?

• The Rise of Charlemagne

• The Restoration of Rome Part III: Otto the Great

• The Fall of Constantinople

• The Life of Julius Caesar

Look at the map titled 'The Empire of Otto the Great.' Which modern-day country makes up the largest part of Otto's empire?

• France

• Germany

• Italy

• Poland

Clovis, who was the King of the Franks and most of Gaul, ruled from ____ to ____ A.D. This was during a time when Europe was transitioning from Roman Empire to Europe.

• 481 to 511

• 400 to 430

• 520 to 550

• 600 to 630

The Frankish Kings who followed Clovis were: Choose the correct answer.

• Strong rulers

• Weak rulers

• Roman emperors

• Mayors of the Palace

Eventually, the Franks accepted the leadership of a government official called the ________. He was a noble and the most important person in the king’s household. As the king’s grew weaker, they took over most of their powers and duties. They conducted wars, gave out land and even settled disputes.

• Mayor of the Palace

• Duke of Normandy

• Count of Anjou

• Baron of Saxony

The most powerful Mayor of the Palace was a man by the name of ________. He wanted to unite all of the Frankish nobles under his rule. He eventually gained the support of the Church.

• Charles Martel

• Pepin the Short

• Clovis

• Charlemagne

Who did Charles Martel lead in the Battle of Tours in 732?

• The Franks

• The Romans

• The Arabs

• The Berbers

In what year did Charles Martel lead the Franks in the Battle of Tours?

• 732

• 711

• 800

• 768

The defeat of the Arabs and Berbers at the Battle of Tours enabled Christianity to survive in Western Europe.

• True

• False