Early Middle Ages Quiz

They modeled their clan's organization on that of the church. They helped church leaders maintain control of Europe. They converted to Christianity and established ties to the church. They rose to power in Rome, just as the church did. C.

He convinced all Europeans to convert to Christianity. He won the title of first warrior king of France. He fought to make Spain the most powerful country in Europe. He defeated a Muslim invasion from Spain. D.

feudalism centralized government monarchy regional government B.

Rural people had no time to study Latin. Rome was no longer the center of power. Latin evolved into German and English. Warrior kings could not read or write. B.

Many people had no access to schools, so education declined. New schools were built in rural areas rather than in cities. Children learned as much about farming as they did about school subjects. Students often traveled long distances to reach urban schools. A.

the ceremony in which the pope is chosen an empire led by a pope the office of the pope all the people who follow a pope C.

People moved to new urban areas. Small farms struggled and failed. There was a shift to a rural society. Trade grew in other parts of Europe. C.

taking on many duties of a government. attracting many Christians. letting people elect their own priests. making the pope as powerful as an emperor. A.

warrior kings elected officials German emperors powerful groups of citizens A.

Germanic tribal leaders the Carolingians King Clovis I the Catholic Church D.