1) Which of the following was not true of the Germanic tribes in Western Europe by 500: A) Their kingdoms replaced the provinces of the Roman Empire.
B) They were mostly farmers and herdsmen.
C) Their borders were constantly changing.
D) They followed written laws.
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2) Which of the following was not a term used to refer to the era from 500 to 1500:
A) The Age of Faith
B) The Age of Trade and Commerce
C) The Middle Ages
D) The Dark Ages
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3) The constant wars among the Germanic tribes ruined trade and caused cities to decline.
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4) The Romance languages developed from which of the following:
A) Spanish
B) French
C) Italian
D) Latin
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5) The importance of learning and education increased in importance throughout Western Europe during the Middle Ages.
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False
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6) When lords gave food, weapons and treasure to their fellow tribesmen, they expected service and loyalty in return.
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False
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7) The relationship between the lords and their warriors encouraged political stability and orderly government.
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8) Which of the following was not true concerning monasteries:
A) They supported schools and libraries.
B) They were Christian communities.
C) They housed women who wished to become nuns.
D) They were responsible for preserving Rome’s intellectual heritage.
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9) Sections from all but which of the following were included in Charlemagne’s empire:
A) Britain
B) Germany
C) France
D) Italy
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10) How did Charlemagne respond to Pope Leo’s request for help when he was threatened by a group of lords?
A) He refused to help the Pope.
B) He offered to help the Pope escape to his kingdom.
C) He paid the lords to retreat.
D) He led his troops to Italy and defeated the lords.
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11) Charlemagne was determined to convert all of his subjects to Christianity.
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12) Although Charlemagne valued education, he did not learn to read or write.
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13) Charlemagne enlisted the help of powerful lords to control his kingdom but was careful to limit their authority
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Use the passage quoted in the graphic to complete Questions 14 through 16.

14) How did Einhard describe Charlemagne’s overall appearance?
A) Short and thick
B) Laughing and merry
C) Stately and dignified
D) Disproportionate
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15) Einhard indicated that Charlemagne’s height was seven times longer than his foot.
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16) Although he was large and robust, Charlemagne experienced a number of serious health issues throughout his life.
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False
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17) The Treaty of Verdun accomplished which of the following:
A) Split Charlemagne’s empire among his heirs.
B) Reunited the Holy Roman Empire
C) Increased the size of Charlemagne’s empire
D) Outlawed Christianity in Western Europe
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18) The Magyars, Vikings and Muslims all threatened Western Europe in the era following Charlemagne’s death.
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19) Viking ships traveled well on the ocean but were unable to navigate inland rivers.
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20) Even though the Vikings were often destructive, their presence benefitted Europe because they opened new trade routes and increased the exchange of technology.
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Review the names and terms listed in the word bank; then, answer Questions 21 through 30.

21) Which of the following was the author of The Life of Charlemagne:
A) Einhard
B) Patrick
C) Charlemagne
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22) Which of the following were tribesmen that attacked Roman Britain:
A) Franks
B) Saxons
C) Charlemagne
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23) Which of the following split the Holy Roman Empire into three parts:
A) Charlemagne
B) Vikings
C) Treaty of Verdun
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24) Which of the following was a style of lettering used by monks who copied books:
A) Monastery
B) Carolingian Miniscule
C) Einhard
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25) Which of the following was a missionary who worked to convert Ireland to Christianity:
A) Charlemagne
B) Patrick
C) Carolingian Miniscule
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26) Which of the following was the living quarters for monks and preserved much of Rome’s intellectual heritage:
A) Carolingian Miniscule
B) Einhard
C) Monastery
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27) Which of the following were Germanic tribesmen that controlled Gaul after the fall of the Roman Empire in the West:
A) Franks
B) Saxons
C) Vikings
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28) Which of the following were Scandinavian warriors who plundered Western Europe in a series of destructive raids:
A) Saxons
B) Franks
C) Vikings
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29) Which of the following was crowned emperor on Christmas Day in 800:
A) Einhard
B) Charlemagne
C) Patrick
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30) Which of the following was another name that some historians have applied to the Middle Ages:
A) Dark Ages
B) Treaty of Verdun
C) Carolingian Miniscule