Middle Ages in Europe

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100

What period followed the fall of the Roman Empire?

1. The Renaissance
2. The Middle Ages
3. The Industrial Age

The Middle Age

200

What was Clovis's dynasty called?

1. The Carolingians
2. The Merovingians
3. The Tudors

Merovingians

300

How long did the Merovingians rule before losing power?

1. About 100 years
2. About 300 years
3. About 500 years

300 years

400

What major change did Clovis implement in his kingdom after becoming Christian?

1. He built schools
2. He forced his followers to become Christian
3. He stopped fighting

He forced his followers to become Christian.

500

Explain the significance of Clovis's conversion to Christianity for his kingdom.

1. It weakened his power
2. It strengthened his power and gained support from the Church.        3. It had no effect.

It strengthened his power and gained support from the church.

2

100

Which group of people did the Romans call
Barbarians?

1. The Greeks
2. The Germans
3. The Celts

The Germans

200

Who supported Clovis and his followers after he became Christian?

1. The Senate
2. The Church
3. The Nobles

The church 

300

What did Charles Martel do to become a hero?

A) He built castles

В He defeated the Arabs

C) He wrote a book

He defeated Arabs

400

What were the Viking ships known for?

1. Speed and size
2. Long ships
3. Colorful sails

Long ships

500

Describe the role of the Church during the Merovingian dynasty.

1. It had no influence
2. It supported the kings and played a significant role in their rule
3. It opposed the kings

It supported the kings and played a significant role in their rule.

3

100

What was the name of the young king of the Franks?

1. Charlemagne
2. Clovis
3. Alfred

Clovis

200

What was the title of the person who took charge after the Merovingian kings became weak?

1. King
2. Duke
3. Mayor

Mayor

300

Which three modern countries were home to the Vikings?

1. France, Spain, Italy
2. Sweden, Norway, Denmark
3. Germany, Poland, Austria

Sweden, Norway, and Denmark

400

Which battle is known for marking Charles

Martel's victory over the Arabs?

1. Battle of Tours
2. Battle of Hastings
3. Battle of the Bulge

Battle of Tours

500

How did the Vikings impact the regions they traveled to?

1. They settled peacefully
2. They explored, traded, and often raided
3. They avoided contact

They explored , traded, and often raided

4

100

1. In what year did Clovis become Christian?
   A) 476
   B) 496
   C) 506

496

200

Who was the famous mayor that defeated the Arabs at the Battle of Tours?

1. Charles Martel
2. Clovis
3. Charles Diego

Charles Martel

300

What type of clothing did the Germans wear?

1. Fine silk robes
2. Rough clothes and animal skins
3. Armor and helmets

Rough clothes and animals skin

400

What was the main characteristic of the lifestyle of the Germans according to the Romans?

1. They were peaceful
2. They lived in a wild and untamed way
3. They built great cities

They lived in a wild and untamed way.

500

What led to the decline of the Merovingian kings?

1. Their strength increased
2. Their weakness and the rise of the mayor of the palace
3. They made alliances

Their weakness and the rise of the mayor palace.

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100

What title did the leaders of the Merovingian dynasty hold?

1. Emperors
2. Dukes
3. Kings

Kings

200

What religion did the Arabs practice?

1. Christianity
2. Judaism
3. Islam

Islam

300

What nickname was given to the Merovingian kings who did not take action?

1. Brave kings
2. Do-nothing kings
3. Wise kings

Do-nothing kings

400

What did the Vikings seek during their travels?

1. Trade routes
2. Exploration and sometimes raiding
3. New lands for farming

Exploration and sometimes raiding 

500

What were some key differences between the Romans and the Germans?

1. The Germans built great cities
2. The Germans did not write books, build temples, or paint pictures
3. The Germans were more advanced

The Germans did not write books, build temples or paint pictures.