The Franks - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

After the Fall of the Western Roman Empire, most of Western Europe was

carved into different small kingdoms.

united under the rule of Justinian I.

a place of learning, laughter, and love.

united under the Greek Orthodox Church

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The Franks were

a Germanic tribe that settled in France.

an early Muslim Empire.

a Germanic tribe that settled in England.

the name for the Eastern Roman Empire.

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which famous Frankish king is most remembered for uniting the Frankish tribes into a kingdom and converting to Christianity?

Clovis

Charles Martel

Pepin the Short

Charlemagne

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which Frankish king is remembered for uniting much of western Europe since the Fall of Rome, rebuilding much of the infrastructure that had collapse, spreading Christianity and encouraging learning?

Clovis

Charles Martel

Pepin the Short

Charlemagne

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why was Charles Martel's victory at the Battle of Tours important?

It united all the Franks under one king

It reestablished the Roman Empire

It protected Christianity in Europe against the spread of Islam

It created the modern nation of France

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which is the best description of Charlemagne's reign?

A time of warfare and barbarian invasions

A time of conflict between the Church and king

A period when nobles had more power than a weak king

A revival of the arts and an emphasis on learning

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What important battle did Charles the Hammer win?

Battle of Rome

Battle of Paris

Battle of Tours

Battle of Manzikert

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What year was Charlemagne crowned The Holy Roman Emperor?

700

800

850

750

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

WHo made the capital of the Franks, Paris?

Clovis

Pepin

Charles Martel

Charlemagne

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which treaty split up the Frankish empire and ultimately led to the boundaries of modern France and Germany?

Treaty of Verdun

Treaty of Tours

Treaty of Versailles

Treaty of Paris

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Where and when was Charlemagne crowned Emperor?

Rome on Christmas Day

Aachen on Easter

Paris on Passover

Ravenna on Ramadan

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What was the nickname given to Charles Martel?

The Bone Crusher

The Farmer

The Hammer

The Saw

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The word Frank means...

Free

Strong

Brave

Tall

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Who had an influence in converting Clovis to Christinanity?

His mother

His father

His wife

His daughter

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is Charlemagne not famous for?

his ability to read and write

his improvements to the Frankish Court System

his expansion of the Frankish Empire

becoming the first Holy Roman Emperor

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