Charlemange
Vikings
Kings & Lords
Norse Mythology
Misc.
100
At the time of his death, Charlemagne's empire encompassed how much of Europe?
Most of Western Europe.
100
These devices allowed Vikings to travel up and down rivers as well as the open ocean.
Longships!
100
Medieval Lords served largely as ____________ to medieval people?
(Hint: Think modern day example)
Landlords!
100
Original viking myths would sometimes be written on ___________.
Runestones!
100
Which of the following is NOT a child of Loki?
Fenrir
Sköll
Hel
Jormungandr
Sköll, the wolf who chases the sun.
200
As king, Charlemagne was considered Divinely Ordained. What does this mean?
Everything they do is preordained, sanctioned, or established by god!
200
There are two key causes to the start of the Viking age: What are they?
The Medieval Warm Period and the Mini Ice Age effecting northern Europe.
200
True or False: Lords themselves would often lead and direct war efforts in the name of their king?
True!
200
There are two types of Norse gods. What are they?
The Aesir and Vanir.
200
True or False: Charlemagne's ultimate goal was to maintain trade relations with Spain so they could work together.
False, Charlemagne wanted to conquer Spain.
300
Charlemagne's defeat in Spain was captured in a poem that would serve as the base of Chivalry. What is the name of the poem?
The Song of Roland
300
Define what a Viking is.
Viking is engaging in exploring, raiding, and piracy done by Scandinavian and other northern people.
300
This was a class of noblemen known for entertaining the king, delivering bad news with a joke, and serving as a messenger during war.
Jesters!
300
True or False: Tyr's day of the Week is Thursday.
False. Tyr's day is Tuesday, while Thursday belongs to thor.
300
Leif Erikson was believed to be what?
The first European to cross the Atlantic Ocean to North America.
400
True or False: Charlemagne won every fight he engaged in.
False, his only notable defeat was the conquest of Spain.
400
This final battle served as the end of the viking age.
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
400
The Curia Regis was known as what?
Helpers and Advisors to the king. This included treasurers, Bishops, Knights, Nobles, and Jesters!
400
True or False: Midgard is the Realm of Humans, Svartalfheim is the Realm of Dark Elves, Nidavellir is the Realm of Dwarves, and Jotunheim is the Realm of Giants.
True! Each of these are true.
400
This was a period brought about in Europe during the middle ages by Charlemagne becoming holy roman emperor.
The Carolingian Renaissance
500
Charlemagne was known to bring about major changes in Europe during the Carolingian Renaissance. Name two!
Reformed Latin and standardized the practice.
- Medicine and Medical understanding.
Carolingian Art & Architecture.
500
Vikings would travel all around the Atlantic world. What story was believed to be a myth until recently?
The Vinland Saga
500
How often would Manorial Court be held?
Every Two to Three Weeks!
500
Other then Runestones, Norse myths would be captures in two forms of writing. What are they?
Skalds and Eddas.
500
The death of Baldur brings about what omen of Ragnarök?
Fimblewinter
