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100

The first king of the Carolingian dynasty was the father of Charlemagne.

Pepin the Short

100

480 - 524 were the dates for this great writer and philosopher.

Boethius

100

St. Patrick became a bishop on which island?

Ireland

100

The Baptism of Clovis

Was brought about due to Clotilde. He was the first Frankish king. The Eldest daughter of the Church. 

100

This saint was born in Britain but became a bishop in Ireland.

St. Patrick

200

This was the first Catholic king of the Franks.

Clovis

200

Pepin the Short lived when?

714 - 768

200
Where did Boethius call home?

Italy 

200

The Consolation of Philosophy

Boethius wrote this while he was in prison awaiting his execution. This work explores the workings of Fortune vs. the workings of Providence. This is the first time we hear of the famous “Wheel of Fortune.” Fortune is depicted as a sassy, fickle lady who could easily abandon you, and Lady Philosophy is the constant helper who is always there when you need her.

200

This saint gave all his wealth to the poor and founded an order of monks at Monte Cassino.

St. Benedict

300

He was the last emperor of the Western Roman empire. 

Romulus Augustulus

300

The Codex Justinianus was published when?

533

300

Theodoric ruled where?

Italy

300

Theodora

She the wife of Emperor Justinian. She had been an actress. She promoted the Monophysite Heresy. Her strength of character support Justinian during his reign, but she also tended to manipulate him and others until she got what she wanted.

300
This great saint was made pope by force. He was interested in converting the Anglo Saxons, so he sent missionaries to England. 

St. Gregory the Great

400

This was the first Caliph to succeed Muhammad

Abu Bakr

400

Muhammad lived when?

575 – 632

400

The Synod of Whitby was in which country?

England

400

Belisarius

From Constantinople, but he lead campaign all across the East and West.

Facts: He was Emperor Justinian’s best general, and won almost miraculous victories. Even though he was involved in the deposition of Pope Silverius, he was an Orthodox Catholic. His fame and popularity made Justinian jealous, and he was badly treated by the Emperor towards the end of his military career even though he remained loyal to him until the last.

400

This saint was sent to England by Pope St. Gregory the Great. He settled the conflict between the Roman and the Gaelic church. 

St. Augustine of Canterbury

500

This Eastern Emperor managed to defeat the Persians, but could not withstand the Muslims.

Heraclius

500

Justinian I has three dates. He's special! 

483 - 527 - 565

500

The Hegira (Muslim Year One) is called the Flight, commemorating when Muhammad fled from which city to which city?

Mecca to Medina

500

The Founding of Baghdad

  • Baghdad is called Islam’s Byzantium. In 762 it was made capital of the Muslim empire. It was designed to be an impregnable fortress. It was built to be luxurious as well as strong. It became a center for trade and commerce. 
500

St. Benedict's twin. 

Scholastica

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