Question 1

Why and how did the empire of Charlemagne, apparently so powerful, disintegrate?

Accepted Answer

The empire of Charlemagne, also known as the Carolingian Empire, disintegrated for a variety of reasons. Despite being a powerful and vast empire, it faced significant challenges that ultimately led to its downfall.

One of the main reasons for the disintegration of the Carolingian Empire was the division of the empire among Charlemagne's grandsons after his death. This division led to internal strife and conflict among the rulers of different regions, weakening the unity and stability of the empire.

Additionally, the empire faced external threats from Viking invasions, Muslim attacks, and incursions from other neighboring tribes. These external pressures put a strain on the empire's resources and military capabilities, further contributing to its decline.

Furthermore, the lack of a strong central authority and effective administration also played a role in the empire's disintegration. As the empire grew larger, it became increasingly difficult to govern and control, leading to a breakdown in law and order.

Finally, the economic and social challenges, including agricultural crises, population decline, and the erosion of the feudal system, also contributed to the weakening of the empire.

In conclusion, the empire of Charlemagne disintegrated due to a combination of internal divisions, external threats, administrative difficulties, and economic and social challenges. These factors ultimately led to the fragmentation and eventual collapse of the once-powerful empire.

Question 2

To what extent did Charlemagne and Alfred the Great reflect the cultural values of the Germanic invaders of the Roman Empire?

Accepted Answer

Charlemagne and Alfred the Great both reflected the cultural values of the Germanic invaders of the Roman Empire to a significant extent. Both rulers were influenced by the Germanic traditions of warrior kingship, loyalty to their subjects, and the importance of personal bravery and honor. They also both sought to establish a sense of unity and stability within their respective kingdoms, drawing on the Germanic ideals of community and tradition. Additionally, both Charlemagne and Alfred the Great played a crucial role in the Christianization of their territories, aligning with the values of the Germanic invaders who had largely converted to Christianity. Overall, their leadership and policies were deeply rooted in the cultural values of the Germanic peoples who had established themselves within the former territories of the Roman Empire.

Question 3

Bede

Accepted Answer

A)  Was the first Archbishop of Canterbury 
B)  Was the most important intellectual at the court of Charlemagne 
C)  Was the author of the medieval history, the Ecclesiastical History of the English People 
D)  Successfully defeated the Danish invasion of England 
A)  Was the first Archbishop of Canterbury 
B)  Was the most important intellectual at the court of Charlemagne 
C)  Was the author of the medieval history, the Ecclesiastical History of the English People 
D)  Successfully defeated the Danish invasion of England C

Question 4

Of the invaders of the late Carolingian empire the most important, according to the text, were the________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the invaders of the late Carolingian...

Question 5

Germanic law at the time of the great migrations was often designed to limit the exercise of vengeance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Because of the complexities of loyalty in feudal Europe, kings tried to develop the idea of a liege lord to whom principal, unrestricted loyalty was owed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Of the major Viking kings, only Canute succeeded in conquering England.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The tale of Dhuoda, a lady of Carolingian times, illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  The problems of the decay of Carolingian monasticism 
B)  The horrors accompanying the Viking attacks 
C)  The fate of aristocratic families caught up deeply in the civil wars among the grandsons of Charlemagne 
D)  The scholarly achievements of the Carolingian age 
A)  The problems of the decay of Carolingian monasticism 
B)  The horrors accompanying the Viking attacks 
C)  The fate of aristocratic families caught up deeply in the civil wars among the grandsons of Charlemagne 
D)  The scholarly achievements of the Carolingian age

Question 9

The most important legacy of early Germanic law in the Middle Ages was

Accepted Answer

A)  That it entirely displaced Roman law, which became completely forgotten 
B)  That it helped establish the principles of rule of law and representative assemblies 
C)  That it created a great gulf between king and subject 
D)  That it insured that German would be that language of all of Europe 
A)  That it entirely displaced Roman law, which became completely forgotten 
B)  That it helped establish the principles of rule of law and representative assemblies 
C)  That it created a great gulf between king and subject 
D)  That it insured that German would be that language of all of Europe

Question 10

Medieval manorial and feudal organization was based on a hierarchy of mutual obligations. Which of the following relationships was not feudal or manorial?

Accepted Answer

A)  King and nobles 
B)  Husband, wife and children 
C)  Lord and vassal 
D)  Serf and lord of the manor 
A)  King and nobles 
B)  Husband, wife and children 
C)  Lord and vassal 
D)  Serf and lord of the manor

Question 11

The medieval peasant who was bound to the land was known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medieval peasant who was bound to...

Question 12

Alfred the Great

Accepted Answer

A)  Ruled England, developed a strong administration and promoted scholarship 
B)  Wrote the Ecclesiastical History of the English People 
C)  Conquered Denmark 
D)  Succeeded Charlemagne as emperor 
A)  Ruled England, developed a strong administration and promoted scholarship 
B)  Wrote the Ecclesiastical History of the English People 
C)  Conquered Denmark 
D)  Succeeded Charlemagne as emperor

Question 13

The Carolingian empire was shaken by a major wave of invaders. Choose the one group that was not among the invaders.

Accepted Answer

A)  Muslims raiders 
B)  Ostrogoths 
C)  Magyars 
D)  Vikings 
A)  Muslims raiders 
B)  Ostrogoths 
C)  Magyars 
D)  Vikings

Question 14

As feudal society became more complex,

Accepted Answer

A)  The complexities destroyed the feudal kingdoms 
B)  The concept of the liege lord, to whom ultimate obedience was owed, developed 
C)  It became illegal for a vassal to have multiple lords 
D)  No vassal could create a vassal beneath him 
A)  The complexities destroyed the feudal kingdoms 
B)  The concept of the liege lord, to whom ultimate obedience was owed, developed 
C)  It became illegal for a vassal to have multiple lords 
D)  No vassal could create a vassal beneath him

Question 15

In the medieval manor

Accepted Answer

A)  There was pasture, woodlands and water as well as agricultural fields 
B)  The peasants lived on the land they farmed 
C)  The land was farmed in large blocks 
D)  All of these options are correct 
A)  There was pasture, woodlands and water as well as agricultural fields 
B)  The peasants lived on the land they farmed 
C)  The land was farmed in large blocks 
D)  All of these options are correct

Question 16

Anglo-Saxon England

Accepted Answer

A)  Remained pagan until well after 1000 C.E 
B)  Produced several remarkable intellectuals, such as Bede 
C)  Was the original home of the Vikings 
D)  Was the original home of the Visigoths 
A)  Remained pagan until well after 1000 C.E 
B)  Produced several remarkable intellectuals, such as Bede 
C)  Was the original home of the Vikings 
D)  Was the original home of the Visigoths

Question 17

What were the essentials of feudal society and how did they work?

Accepted Answer

Feudal society was characterized by a hi

Question 18

As feudal relationships grew more complex, the concept of the ________ who could claim unreserved loyalty developed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As feudal relationships grew more complex, the...

Question 19

Describe the major intellectual tendencies and accomplishments of the ages of Charlemagne and Alfred the Great.

Accepted Answer

During the age of Charlemagne (c. 800s),

Question 20

The English scholar invited to Charlemagne's court to improve education was Bede.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: The Struggle to Bring Order: The Early Middle Ages, C.A 750-1000

Why and how did the empire of Charlemagne, apparently so powerful, disintegrate?

To what extent did Charlemagne and Alfred the Great reflect the cultural values of the Germanic invaders of the Roman Empire?

Bede

Of the invaders of the late Carolingian empire the most important, according to the text, were the________.

Germanic law at the time of the great migrations was often designed to limit the exercise of vengeance.

Because of the complexities of loyalty in feudal Europe, kings tried to develop the idea of a liege lord to whom principal, unrestricted loyalty was owed.

Of the major Viking kings, only Canute succeeded in conquering England.

The tale of Dhuoda, a lady of Carolingian times, illustrates

The most important legacy of early Germanic law in the Middle Ages was

Medieval manorial and feudal organization was based on a hierarchy of mutual obligations. Which of the following relationships was not feudal or manorial?

The medieval peasant who was bound to the land was known as a ________.

Alfred the Great

The Carolingian empire was shaken by a major wave of invaders. Choose the one group that was not among the invaders.

As feudal society became more complex,

In the medieval manor

Anglo-Saxon England

What were the essentials of feudal society and how did they work?

As feudal relationships grew more complex, the concept of the ________ who could claim unreserved loyalty developed.

Describe the major intellectual tendencies and accomplishments of the ages of Charlemagne and Alfred the Great.

The English scholar invited to Charlemagne's court to improve education was Bede.

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