Why was the size of the Roman Empire a problem that contributed to the empire's fall?

The size of the empire made it hard to defend.

Which of the following was not something the church did during the Middle Ages?

welcomed non-believers and granted divorces

Which feature of American democracy comes from the Romans?

Citizens have certain rights and responsibilities.

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U1 L2 Feudalism

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1
Who united much of Europe and was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 CE?
Charles Martel
Clovis
Clotilda
Charlemagne
2
What was life in Western Europe like between the Fall of Rome and rise of Feudalism?
calm and peaceful
orderly and secure
same as it ever was
dangerous and chaotic
3
Why was the size of the Roman Empire a problem that contributed to the empire's fall?
Much of the empire was empty land with no population.
The size of the empire made it hard to defend.
Most of the empire was dry land that could not be farmed.
Many emperors were needed to rule the empire.
4
Which of the following was not something the church did during the Middle Ages?
preserved education and taught people to read and write
hosted town meetings, plays, and concerts
provided leadership and organized the distribution of food
welcomed non-believers and granted divorces
5
Social class under feudalism was mostly determined by
luck
skill
birth
intelligence
6
What is the term for the economic and political system where loyalty was traded for protection?
feudalism
fascism
democracy
monarchy
7
Which of these is the lowest-ranking class on the feudal pyramid?
Lords/Ladies
Knights
Monarch
Peasants
8
A king gave his most important lords fiefs, which were
a special kind of weapon
thoroughbred horses
grants of land
musical instruments, similar to a flute, made of gold
9
The Age of Faith is a term sometimes used to describe
the Middle Ages
ancient times
the Roman Empire
Charlemagne's Holy Roman Empire
10
What was the name of the Northern people who raided European villages and monasteries by boat?
Vikings
Franks
Muslims
Magyars
11
What is a vassal?
A person dependent on a lord
A person who loves vases
A person who is a monarch
A person who runs his own business
12
Which feature of American democracy comes from the Romans?
All people are born equal.
Citizens have certain rights and responsibilities.
Leaders are elected directly by the people.
Leaders gain power through military might
13
What event led to a lack of a central government in Europe?
Viking invasions
Clovis converting to Christianity
the Fall of Rome
Charlemagne uniting most of Europe

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