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Bentley Ch. 16 Christian Society In Western Europe

This quiz explores Christian society in Western Europe as influenced by historical figures like Charlemagne and innovations such as the moldboard plow. It assesses understanding of the societal structures, technological impacts,...

Questions: 13 | Attempts: 746 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2025

Sample Question 1
Charlemagne hoped to build a western European empire which might rival his contemporaries

The Abbasids and Byzantines

The Byzantines and the Umayyads

The Qin and the Guptas

The Olmecs and the Incas

Sample Question 2
Which of the following pairings is INCORRECT?

Visigoths: Spain

Saxons: Denmark

Lombards: Italy

Franks: Northwestern Europe

Sample Question 3
Which is the MOST important reason for the rise of the Frnaks as the dominant Germanic group in Europe circa the fifth through ninth centuries?

Their strong military was undefeatable even by the Moors in Spain

Clovis' conversion and allegiance to Roman Catholicism led to support from the Pope and the Roman Catholic church

Clovis' wise and just rule throughout his realm made him a model for other kings to emulate

Charlemagne's intellectual and cultural standards were recognized even by his enemies