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Who was crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire on Christmas Day?
Who was crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire on Christmas Day?
- Edward the Confessor
- Charlemagne (correct)
- William the Conqueror
- Martin Luther
Which king united the areas that are today France, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and parts of Italy and Spain?
Which king united the areas that are today France, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and parts of Italy and Spain?
- Charlemagne (correct)
- Martin Luther
- William of Normandy
- Harold Godwinson
What societal advancements occurred during the Dark Ages?
What societal advancements occurred during the Dark Ages?
- Invention of the printing press
- Building of the Great Wall of China
- Founding of the first universities in Europe (correct)
- Discovery of America
Which literary works were mentioned as being written during the Dark Ages?
Which literary works were mentioned as being written during the Dark Ages?
What system of governance existed in Europe during the Middle Ages instead of strong central governments?
What system of governance existed in Europe during the Middle Ages instead of strong central governments?
Who declared the Catholic Church to be corrupt, leading to the Protestant Reformation?
Who declared the Catholic Church to be corrupt, leading to the Protestant Reformation?
Why did William of Normandy invade England?
Why did William of Normandy invade England?
'The Conqueror' referred to which historical figure?
'The Conqueror' referred to which historical figure?
What was Charlemagne's role in European history?
What was Charlemagne's role in European history?
What did feudalism involve in terms of people's interactions?
What did feudalism involve in terms of people's interactions?
Which of the following is not part of the British Isles?
Which of the following is not part of the British Isles?
What body of water separates England from France?
What body of water separates England from France?
Which of the following countries is not part of the United Kingdom?
Which of the following countries is not part of the United Kingdom?
What is the geographical feature that Scotland is known for?
What is the geographical feature that Scotland is known for?
Who coined the term 'Dark Ages'?
Who coined the term 'Dark Ages'?
Which of the following time periods is not considered part of the Dark Ages?
Which of the following time periods is not considered part of the Dark Ages?
When did the Dark Ages begin?
When did the Dark Ages begin?
What was a fief?
What was a fief?
What was the Black Death?
What was the Black Death?
When did the Dark Ages end?
When did the Dark Ages end?
What geographical feature separates England from France?
What geographical feature separates England from France?
Which period marked the end of the Dark Ages?
Which period marked the end of the Dark Ages?
What deadly disease spread by flea-ridden rats caused significant fatalities during the Middle Ages?
What deadly disease spread by flea-ridden rats caused significant fatalities during the Middle Ages?
Which writer coined the term 'Dark Ages' to describe the period following the fall of the Roman Empire?
Which writer coined the term 'Dark Ages' to describe the period following the fall of the Roman Empire?
Which geographical area is known for its mountainous terrain?
Which geographical area is known for its mountainous terrain?
During the High Dark Ages, what type of system characterized people's living arrangements?
During the High Dark Ages, what type of system characterized people's living arrangements?
'The name Dark Ages was created by which writer?'
'The name Dark Ages was created by which writer?'
'Which event marked the beginning of the Dark Ages?'
'Which event marked the beginning of the Dark Ages?'
'Which term refers to small bodies of water that are found in Scotland?'
'Which term refers to small bodies of water that are found in Scotland?'
What event caused the rise of Catholic Christianity and the establishment of the Pope?
What event caused the rise of Catholic Christianity and the establishment of the Pope?
What is the name of the council that crowned Harold Godwinson as the next king of England after Edward the Confessor's death?
What is the name of the council that crowned Harold Godwinson as the next king of England after Edward the Confessor's death?
What type of army did William the Conqueror have that helped him defeat the English at the Battle of Hastings?
What type of army did William the Conqueror have that helped him defeat the English at the Battle of Hastings?
What did vassals receive in exchange for their loyalty, military service, and agricultural production under the feudal system?
What did vassals receive in exchange for their loyalty, military service, and agricultural production under the feudal system?
What title was given to Charlemagne when he was crowned by the Pope on Christmas Day?
What title was given to Charlemagne when he was crowned by the Pope on Christmas Day?
What literary work is mentioned as being written during the Dark Ages?
What literary work is mentioned as being written during the Dark Ages?
Which of the following was not mentioned as a societal advancement during the Dark Ages?
Which of the following was not mentioned as a societal advancement during the Dark Ages?
What did Martin Luther do that led to the Protestant Reformation?
What did Martin Luther do that led to the Protestant Reformation?
What is the name of the group of people that William of Normandy belonged to?
What is the name of the group of people that William of Normandy belonged to?
What did feudalism replace in Europe during the Middle Ages?
What did feudalism replace in Europe during the Middle Ages?
