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_____________ was very important to the Frankish King Charlemagne, and he ordered churches and monasteries to start _________
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Education, schools
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One historian said that Charlemagne had two unshakeable beliefs that inspired all of his actions. What were these two beliefs?
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His belief in the Christian God, His belief that is was his duty to reunite the former western Roman Empire
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During the Carolingian Renaissance, what was created out of the educational reforms, which unified Western Europe?
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Latin
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According to the lesson, architecture and building projects were also flourishing during the Carolingian Renaissance, What building, which still stands today, is an excellent example of Carolingian architecture?
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Palatine Chapel
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Due to the preservation of many of the classical pieces of Latin literature, the first _____________ were established
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libraries
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What social problems did Rome suffer from during its period of decline?
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apathy, decline in population, lack of quality leadership widespread immorality
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What military problems did Rome suffer from?
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none of these are correct
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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?
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Huns
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Which of the following Roman numerals represents the number 3?
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III
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Which is the least acceptable term for the period of time in Europe following the Fall of Rome?
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Dark Ages
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Which of the following describes a contribution of the monastic orders during the Middle Ages?
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They preserved the Bible during the Middle Ages by copying it by hand, They preserved great works of poetry and literature during the Middle Ages
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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.
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monastacism
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During the early Middle Ages, Christian missionaries took the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ to the German tribes that had overthrown the Western Roman Empire. Unfortunately, all the German tribes rejected Christianity and continued to worship their old gods. True or False
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False
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Which religious order believed that free time was the enemy of the soul, thus every waking hour was filled with labor, prayer, and meditation?
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The Benedictines
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Select all the following that describes Pope Gregory the Great?
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-He was completely incorruptible and emphasized the importance of the Church in the daily life of the people and helping the poor -He wrote many great theological pieces and composed much of the church's liturgical chant, which eventually became known as the "Gregorian chant" -Gregory walked away from his successful career and became a monk, believing that it was one of the greatest callings in life
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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.
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True
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Political struggles soon erupted between the leaders of the Church and kings across Europe over many issues, including the appointment of Church officials to open positions. The pope argued that only the Church possessed the power to fill vacant Church positions, but rulers argued that the Church had no jurisdiction in their land.
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True
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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.
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excommunication
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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, the title of pope, or "Father-Protector," had been adopted, and the church proclaimed the pope to be Christ's substitute on earth.
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True
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Charlemagne promoted education and encouraged the Carolingian Renaissance, a period of renewed emphasis on scholarship and culture.
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True
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Charlemagne was a brilliant diplomat and was able to acquire most of his land through peaceful negotiations and alliances instead of wars of conquest.
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False
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Charlemagne became king of the Franks, a Germanic tribe in present-day Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and western Germany. He embarked on a mission to unite all Germanic peoples into one kingdom, and convert his subjects to Christianity
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True
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Charlemagne gave money and land to the Christian church and protected the pope. As a way to acknowledge Charlemagne's power and reinforce his relationship with the church, Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne emperor of the Romans on December 25, 800, at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
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True
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Charlemagne, also known Charles the Great, was a medieval emperor who ruled much of Western Europe from 768 to 814.
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True
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Why was Rome's economy weakening and in decline by 300 A.D.?
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-cost of war drained the treasury -high debt and severe inflation -high taxes and unemployment
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The Roman Empire covered ___ continent
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three
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What was the common bond that Clovis found to unify the Franks?
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Christianity
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The Vikings' success in raiding Europe was largely due to their unique vessels. Their __________ became a constant symbol of the Vikings.
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longships
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On June 8, AD 793, savage raiders from Denmark, also known as ____________, landed upon the coast of England and laid waste to the peace and tranquility of Britain
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Vikings
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The Treaty of Verdun, signed by the grandsons of Charlemagne in 843 A.D., divided the once powerful kingdom of the Franks into three smaller kingdoms. The western portion became France, the southern portion became Italy, and the eastern portion became Germany or the Holy Roman Empire.
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True
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According to the lesson, after the Vikings sacking of Paris they began to accept __________ from countries and communities instead of raiding and looting for wealth and treasure.
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payoffs
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In AD 845 the Vikings were able to sail up the Seine River and capture the city of _________.
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Paris
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What is the name of the king whose conversion to Christianity was significant in the overall conversion of the Viking peoples to Christianity?
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King Harold Bluetooth
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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.
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True
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According to the lesson, in the ninth century Europe was being attacked from all direction, what people group was invading from the east?
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Magyars
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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.
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True
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Otto the Great of Germany defeated the Magyars halting their advance into Europe in 955 at the Battle of
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Lechfeld
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Prior to the ___________________ conquering Britain in the first century A.D. little is know about the native people.
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Romans
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What Anglo-Saxon king first identified himself as "English"?
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Alfred
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During Post-Roman Period, Britain was attacked by which people groups?
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-Vikings -Angles -Celts -Saxons
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Which Anglo-Saxon king stopped the Viking invasion of England at the Battle of Edington in 878 A.D.?
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Alfred
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Which German tribes pushed the Romans out and conquered Britain?
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-Jutes -Angles -Saxon
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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.
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True
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During the Middles Ages, an oath of loyalty taken by an individual to serve a lord or king was known as an oath of _____.
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fealty
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As Europe came under attack from multiple invading groups during the Middle Ages, which group launched the most devastating attacks across the continent?
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The Vikings
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The lords and knights never challenged the authority of the king during the Middle Ages.
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False
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Who is at the top of the feudal system?
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The king
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The _______ is the raised platform the building sits on.
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podium
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The ______ allows the structure to support a significant amount of weight, which means that a Gothic cathedral could safely soar to great heights above the town below.
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pointed arch
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The ________ was a graceful stone arm that leaned against the outside wall to help support the weight of the roof.
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flying buttress
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The _______ is the triangular section above the structure
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pediment
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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.
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True
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Who lead the eastern invaders over the Carpathian Mountains and into the Carpathian basin?
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Prince Arpad
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A commoner promising to serve a lord and in exchange the commoner receives protection and land from the lord, is an example of ________.
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the feudal system
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As Europe fell victim to a series of invading groups during the Middle Ages, who did the commoners turn to for protection?
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Local nobles
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The _______ style of architecture emphasized rounded arches, thick walls, domed roofs, and only a few small windows.
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romanesque
