The Fall of Rome and The Merovingians
Charles Martel
Charlemagne
Carolingian Renaissance
100

The Year the Roman Empire Official Fell

When is 476 AD

100

Charles Martel is best known for his victory in this significant battle.

What is the Battle of Tours?

100

This religious leader crowned Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor.

Who is Pope Leo III?

100

The Carolingian Renaissance was primarily focused on this.

What is educational and cultural revival?

200

This group of originally ruled over Western Europe before the Rise of Charles Martel.

Who are the Merovingians?

200

During his time as Mayor of the Palace, Charles Martel served under this Merovingian king.

Who is Theuderic IV?

200

Charlemagne received the title of Holy Roman Emperor in this year.

What is 800 AD?

200

This English scholar played a significant role in Charlemagne’s educational reforms.

 Who is Alcuin of York?

300

It was for this reason that the Merovingians were not effective rulers. 

What is Laziness?

What is being unliked?

What is internal conflicts?

What is a lack of effective leadership?

300

This year saw Charles Martel’s decisive victory at the Battle of Tours.

What is 732 AD?

300

Charlemagne expanded his empire by conquering these groups, among others.

Who are the Saxons?

Who are the Lombards?

300

Charlemagne established these to promote learning throughout his empire.

What are schools?

400

Initially, this role involved managing the king’s household and palace but later gained significant political power.

What is the Mayor of the Palace?

400

This is the reason the Battle of Tours is considered a turning point in European history.

What is halting Islamic expansion into Western Europe?

400

Upon his coronation, Charlemagne received this title.

What is Holy Roman Emperor?

400

The Carolingian Renaissance is noted for reviving these areas of European society.

What is art, culture, or education?

500

The largest threat to the Kingdoms of Western Europe at the time of Charles Martel's Mayorship.

What is the Umayyad Invasion of Spain?

500

Charles Martel earned this title for his role in stopping the Umayyad Caliphate’s advance into Europe.

What is the defender of Christianity?

500

Charlemagne’s empire encompassed this large region of Europe.

What is much of Western Europe?

500

This treaty, signed after Charlemagne’s grandsons divided his empire, ended years of conflict.

What is the Treaty of Verdun?