Test 4
The Roman Empire covered ___ continent(s).
3
What Anglo-Saxon king first identified himself as "English"?
Alfred
Which Anglo-Saxon king stopped the Viking invasion of England at the Battle of Edington in 878 AD?
Alfred
Alfred "the Great" mimicked which major Medieval ruler?
Charlemagne
What was the common bond that Clovis found to unify the Franks?
Christianity
_____________ was very important to the Frankish King Charlemagne, and he ordered churches and monasteries to start _________.
Education, schools
The Vikings were from a region of northern Europe called Scandinavia, which includes modern-day Germany, Poland, and Hungary.
False
Which of the following is true of Charlemagne's reign? [choose all that apply]
He expanded his kingdom into the largest empire since the Romans. He protected Pope Leo III from the people of Rome. He established procedures and positions that assured his power and authority.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding Charlemagne's dedication to education?
He set up a palace school intended only for the use of his children.
Why was Charlemagne unable to firmly establish his empire?
He wasn't able to stabilize the economy.
Which group of mounted warriors from Asia made it all the way to the gates of Rome before being stopped by the Bishop of Rome?
Huns
How did the Treaty of Verdum affect Charlemagne's empire?
It split it three ways.
What is the name of the king whose conversion to Christianity was significant in the overall conversion of the Viking people to Christianity?
King Harold Bluetooth
Architecture and building projects were flourishing during the Carolingian Renaissance. What building, which still stands today, is an excellent example of Carolingian architecture?
Palatine Chapel
In 845, the Vikings were able to sail up the Seine River and capture the city of _________.
Paris
Who led the eastern invaders over the Carpathian Mountains and into the Carpathian basin?
Prince Arpad
Which of the following can you deduce from reading this document? [choose all that might apply]
The writer is familiar with the Bible. The writer is warning the reader not to go back on his word or oath. The writer is warning the reader that people are unhappy with a decision.
Which of the following describes a contribution of the monastic orders during the Middle Ages?
They preserved great works of poetry and literature during the Middle Ages They established schools, and universities, and helped the sick They preserved the Bible during the Middle Ages by copying it by hand
Because the local lords could provide better protection against swift Viking and Magyar raids than a distant king, power shifted away from the monarchy to the nobility during much of the Middle Ages.
True
Because the medieval monastic orders followed a strict set of guidelines while copying the Bible, the modern Christian can rest assured that the Bible that exists today is the same that existed from the beginning.
True
During the early Middle Ages, the bishop of Rome assumed control over the church in Europe as people looked to him for leadership. With the Western Roman Empire gone, someone had to step in and fill the power void. By 500 AD, the title of pope, or "Father-Protector," had been adopted, and the church proclaimed the pope to be Christ's substitute on earth.
True
Medieval architects purposefully designed Gothic cathedrals to overwhelm every single sense in the body and create a feeling as if walking into heaven for a brief moment.
True
The grandsons of Charlemagne weakened the kingdom of the Franks by fighting amongst themselves in a devastating civil war. Because of this civil war, the kingdom of the Franks became vulnerable to Viking and Magyar raids.
True
With the Vikings, Muslims, and Magyars invading from all directions, the commoners of Europe quickly turned to their local lords and nobles for protection. This system of exchanging service for protection became known as the feudal system.
True
I have read the source in its entirety.
Yes
In an effort to protect as many as possible from the horror of war, the pope threatened the rulers and warriors of Europe with ____________ if they harmed the innocent.
excommunication
During the Middles Ages, an oath of loyalty taken by an individual to serve a lord or king was known as an oath of _____.
fealty
The writer warns the reader that God should be ________________ not preceded.
followed
The practice of turning the first word of each page into an image is called...
illumination
Some of the clergy believed that the best way to serve God and avoid worldly temptation was to take a vow of ________ and join a religious order.
monastacism
What military problems did Rome suffer from?
none of these are correct
Alfred received the moniker "the great" because...
of a military victory against the Vikings
The Chanson de Roland is... [choose all that apply]
one of the first pieces of French literature a poem that tells the story of the death of Charlemagne's relative
Who were the Missi Dominici?
pairs of royal messengers who listened to complaints and ensured subjects obeyed the law
The _______ style of architecture emphasized rounded arches, thick walls, domed roofs, and only a few small windows.
romanesque
The writer fears what for the reader?
that God's wrath will be on him
Which group of invaders were descendants of the Huns, fought on horseback, and invaded Europe from the east?
the Magyars
As Europe came under attack from multiple invading groups during the Middle Ages, which group launched the most devastating attacks across the continent?
the Vikings
Which Germanic tribe established a strong presence in Western Europe after the Fall of Rome?
the franks
What is Carolingian Miniscule?
the practice of writing with lowercase letters