SOL Quiz 17

1. SOL Quiz 17 Europe After Rome The Middle Ages

2. 1. During the Early Middle Ages in Europe a. cities increased in size b. trade with areas outside of Europe increased c. warfare frequently occurred d. population increased There were invasions by Germanic barbarians, Vikings, Magyars, and Muslims. In addition, frequent wars occurred between rulers and between nobles. Cities were destroyed and the population decreased. One effect of this was that trade within Europe and between Europe and other areas of the world was ruined

3. 2. The Early Middle Ages in Europe (500-1000 A.D.) are often called the Dark Ages because a. there are no written records from the period b. literacy and education declined c. all government disappeared d. the Muslims conquered all of Italy and Gaul The Early Middle Ages are often called the Dark Ages because literacy and education declined. The state of constant warfare reduced the size of towns and cities; trade and travel nearly came to an end. Many people fled from urban to rural areas to find safety. Cities had been the center of education and learning. When these declined or were destroyed, the cultural level of European society declined.

4. 3. Which of the following barbarian tribes established a kingdom in what is now France? a. Huns b. Magyars c. Franks d. Vandals The Franks established a Germanic kingdom in northern Gaul, in what is now France, during the 5th century A.D. In 481 A.D., a Frankish chieftain named Clovis began to expand his small kingdom. During his lifetime, Clovis united all of the Frankish tribes under his rule and then defeated other Germanic tribes until he controlled all of Gaul. He gained the support of the Church in Rome when he and his Frankish subjects converted to Christianity.

5. 4. What contribution did the Catholic Church make to society during the early Middle Ages? a. preserving learning b. abolishing serfdom c. encouraging trade d. helping overseas expansion The Catholic Church helped to preserve learning during the early Middle Ages. Few people could read or write during the Middle Ages. The Church ran most of the schools so that its clergy could be educated. Many schools were established in monasteries where monks studied Latin and copied works written by ancient Greek and Roman writers.

6. 5. Charlemagne was able to a. convert his subjects to Islam b. reunite the Eastern and Western Christian Churches c. avoid war with his neighbors d. create a strong and stable government Charlemagne was able to create a strong and stable government. He ruled as king of the Franks from 768 to 814 A.D. Charlemagne appointed officials who traveled around his kingdom checking on how the local governments were being run by the nobles of his kingdom. They also reported on how the duties of the Christian clergy were being carried out.