Charlemagne
How many wives did Charlemagne have & how many children?
5 wives
18 Children
What was the name of the reformed handwriting?
Carolingian Miniscule
How many devices does Charlemagne employ to maintain supervision over the officials?
3
Who became king when Charlemagne died?
Louis the Pious
How did Clovis keep political unity in his empire kingdom?
Killed all opposing relatives
What was Charlemagne's Latin name?
Carolus
How was Medieval Latin different from classical Latin? AND How was it the same?
Diff: Slang and vocab terms
Same: Grammar
In which two was does Charlemagne unite the Carolingian empire?
Economically and Linguistically
How many total sons did Charlemagne have and how many were alive when he died?
9, 2
What was the nickname of Charles Martel?
The Hammer!
What were Charlemagne's mistresses called?
Concubines
Who made the schools' curriculum and what two parts did he split the curriculum up into?
Alcuin of York
Trivium and Quadrivium
What was the Italian name for Charlemagne's inspectors who conducted reports?
Missi Dominici
What happened after the Treat of Verdun was signed?
Bonus 300 pts if you remember the names of the people involved
End of civil war, empire split into three divided kingdoms
Names: Charles II, Louis II, Lothair
What was the deal between the pope and Pepin in the Donation of Pepin? What did each side get?
Pope: lands donated to him by Pepin when Pepin is victorious
Pepin: legitimate king
How long EXACTLY did it take for Charlemagne to conquer the Saxons?
33 years
What was Charlemagne's code name at the academy of court scholars?
David
How many Denarii are in a pound?
240
The Carolingian Renaissance inspired improvements and a strive for excellence in which THREE things?
Economy
Architecture
Art
What was the name of the mayor of the palace that recognized the position's true potential?
Pepin of Heristal
What was the name of the pope that crowned Charlemagne "emperor of the Romans"?
Pope Leo III
Where did Charlemagne go the find the original copy of the Benedictine rule?
Monte Cassino
Name three of Charlemagne's officials
Chaplain
Chamberlain
Seneschal
Chief Lay Official
Constable
Which group began invading the Carolingians from the East?
Magyars
Which Pope anoints Pepin as King?
Pope Stephen