6.21.T - Quiz: The Early Medieval World Flashcards
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
Goths
Chinese
Franks
Huns
Which Germanic tribe established a strong presence in western Europe after the fall of Rome?
the Franks
the Byzantines
the Huns
the Vandals
the Franks
Which is the least acceptable term for the period of time in Europe following the fall of Rome?
Dark Ages
Medieval
Middle Ages
Dark Ages
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.
death
excommunication
penance
monasticism
excommunication
Which of the following describes a contribution of the monastic orders during the Middle Ages?
They preserved the Bible during the Middle Ages by copying it by hand.
They established schools and universities, and helped the sick.
They preserved great works of poetry and literature during the Middle Ages.
All of these are correct.
All of these are correct.
Why did powerful nobles and kings donate lands and money to the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?
They thought that they needed to help the church gain power, and therefore they would have more power over the people.
They thought that contributing to the church would gain them influence over the people and the local monks.
They thought that the church needed more land for mission work, and thereby they would have better standing with the people.
They thought that by contributing, their souls would we prayed for and they would spend less time in purgatory.
They thought that by contributing, their souls would we prayed for and they would spend less time in purgatory.
The Chanson de Roland is: (Choose all that apply.)
the Papal decree making Charlemagne Holy Roman Emperor
a royal decree establishing Christianity as the official religion of the Frankish Empire
a poem that tells the story of the death of Charlemagne’s relative
one of the first pieces of French literature
a poem that tells the story of the death of Charlemagne’s relative
one of the first pieces of French literature
How did the Treaty of Verdun affect Charlemagne’s empire?
It split it three ways.
It dissolved the Holy Roman Empire.
It ceded territory to the Catholic Church.
It absorbed the Papal States.
It split it three ways.
Which medieval emperor ruled much of Western Europe from 768 to 814?
Charles the Bald
Louis the Pious
Charlemagne
Pepin the Short
Charlemagne
Architecture and building projects were flourishing during the Carolingian Renaissance. What building, which still stands today, is an excellent example of Carolingian architecture?
Palace of Aachen
Palatine Chapel
The Vatican
Sistine Chapel
Palatine Chapel
The period of cultural and intellectual revival begun by Charlemagne is called the:
Frankish Renaissance
Italian Renaissance
Carolingian Renaissance
Renaissance of Charlemagne
Carolingian Renaissance
What is Carolingian Miniscule?
the practice of turning the first word of each page into an image
the practice of creating miniature models of architectural projects
the practice of writing with lowercase letters
the art of painting miniatures
the practice of writing with lowercase letters
What was signed by the grandsons of Charlemagne in 843 AD?
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Verdun
The Magna Carta
The Declaration of Independence
The Treaty of Verdun
According to the lesson, in the ninth century, Europe was being attacked from all directions. What people group was invading from the east?
Catholics
Vikings
Magyars
Muslims
Magyars
What is the feudal system?
the exchanging of goods for textiles
the exchange of money for forgiveness from the Catholic church
the exchange of power for wealth
the exchanging of services for protection
the exchanging of services for protection
