Early History
This man united the Frankish tribes and became known as the "King of the Franks."
Who is Clovis?
He was the first of the Saxon line of German kings.
Who is Henry the Fowler?
This king defeated the Danes and is known as the "Founder of the English Navy."
Who is King Alfred (Alfred the Great)?
The Bishop of Rome rose to power partly because this city was viewed as the center of economic and spiritual life.
What is Rome?
This system involved nobles lending land to peasants in exchange for taxes and protection.
What is Feudalism?
This palace official became the real power behind the Frankish throne during the Merovingian dynasty.
Who is the Mayor of the Palace?
In 962 AD, this king traveled to Rome to protect the pope, leading to the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire.
Who is Otto I?
The Battle of Hastings in 1066 was won by this Norman conqueror.
Who is William the Conqueror?
This title, meaning "Father Protector," became exclusive to the Bishop of Rome by the 6th century.
What is Pope?
The term for the religious acts like baptism or penance that the Roman Catholic Church considers necessary for salvation.
What are sacraments?
In 732 AD, Charles Martel defeated the Muslims at this battle.
What is the Battle of Tours?
This grandson of Frederick I was known as a patron of artists and scholars and ruled both Germany and Sicily.
Who is Frederick II?
This important survey of English lands was commissioned by William the Conqueror.
What is the Domesday Book?
This theory claimed that Christ made Peter the first Pope, granting him supreme authority.
What is the Petrine Theory?
The Scandinavian warriors who invaded England during the 9th century were commonly called this.
Who are the Vikings (or Danes)?
Under this ruler, the Frankish empire reached its peak.
Who is Charlemagne?
This legal code was revived under Frederick I's rule.
What is the Justinian Code?
Vikings from this Scandinavian country were a major threat to 9th-century England.
What is Denmark (The Danes)?
He was the first true pope, known for the phrase "Servant of Servants of God."
Who is Gregory I ("The Great")?
In the 10th century, Italy was divided into warring factions until this king intervened to protect the Pope.
Who is Otto I?
Name the treaty that split the Carolingian Empire into three parts and identify one of the brothers involved.
What is the Treaty of Verdun? (Charles the Bald, Louis the German, or Lothair)
he decline of the Holy Roman Empire began after the death of this ruler in 1250.
Who is Frederick II?
William the Conqueror implemented this system of political organization in England after his victory.
What is Centralized Feudalism?
The conflict over lay investiture was formally settled by this agreement in 1122.
What is the Concordat of Worms?
Name the two English monks known for their missionary work mentioned in the Early Church section.
Who are Patrick and Boniface?