Medieval Europe: Early Middle Ages Quiz

After the Roman Empire collapsed, the Catholic Church began to unify Europe by taking on many duties of a government. attracting many Christians. letting people elect their own priests. making the pope as powerful as an emperor.

What important victory did one founder of the Carolingians achieve? 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.

How were the Franks connected to the Catholic Church? 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.

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

What was true of the government under the Roman Empire? The government was ruled by small warrior bands. The government was ruled by wealthy citizens. The government was ruled by one leader. The government was ruled by a central committee.

After the fall of the Roman Empire, which political force assumed the civic duties? Germanic tribal leaders the Carolingians King Clovis I the Catholic Church

After the fall of the Roman Empire, what type of rulers took the place of the Roman emperor? warrior kings elected officials German emperors powerful groups of citizens

How did the Catholic Church contrast with the new government that developed after the fall of the Roman Empire? The new government was much more centralized. The church was built on personal ties and relationships. The church was much more organized. The new government had a clear hierarchy

What is a papacy? 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

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. On the basis of this excerpt, what is of central importance for a monk? being busy in one way or another knowing when to work and when to rest studying hard at all times working together as brothers