Human Heritage: A World History

Chapter 18: The Franks

The Franks

1
Which of the following was NOT true of the Franks under Clovis's rule?
A)They spoke the same language.
B)They practiced the same religion.
C)They felt united.
D)They worshiped Germanic gods.
2
The Battle of Tours was important because it _____.
A)stopped the spread of Islam in western Europe
B)strengthened Islam in western Europe
C)ended Christianity in western Europe
D)proved Clovis to be a great fighter and ruler
3
As king of the Franks, Charlemagne wanted to _____.
A)be known as "Charles the Great"
B)wage wars against other Germanic peoples
C)rule all of western Europe and convert all Germanic people to Christianity
D)defeat the non-Germanic peoples in northern and eastern Europe
4
As emperor, Charlemagne was very interested in ____.
A)establishing schools and supporting the arts
B)keeping schools and churches separate
C)bringing back the conditions that existed after the old empire fell
D)improving transportation and communication in his empire
5
After Charlemagne's death, the empire _____.
A)continued to be powerful under Louis the Pious, a strong and able leader
B)became weak under Louis the Pious and then was destroyed by being divided among his sons
C)was divided between Louis the Pious and another son
D)lost its ties with the Roman Catholic Church
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