Early Middle Ages

Question 1

After the fall of the Roman Empire, what type of rulers took the place of the Roman emperor?

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warrior kings

Question 2

After the Roman Empire collapsed, the Catholic Church began to unify Europe by

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taking on many duties of a government.

Question 3

Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as Holy Roman emperor. What did this indicate about the Catholic Church?

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The Church wanted to share power with the emperor.

Question 4

The rise of the Franks was led by

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Clovis I

Question 5

How were the Franks connected to the Catholic Church?

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They converted to Christianity and established ties to the church.

Question 6

What was an effect of the decline in trade after the fall of the Roman Empire?

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There was a shift to a rural society.

Question 7

Read this excerpt from a book of rules for monks.Idleness is the enemy of the soul. And therefore, at fixed times, the brothers ought to be occupied in manual labour; and again, at fixed times, in sacred reading.

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being busy in one way or another

Question 8

What is a papacy?

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the office of the pope

Question 9

The collapse of the Roman Empire most likely helped empower the Catholic Church because

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many Europeans yearned for a strong force to unite them.

Question 10

What important victory did one founder of the Carolingians achieve?

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He defeated a Muslim invasion from Spain.

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