Monday 20 September 2010

Quiz Questions for Chapter 4

The Pseudo-Dionysius and his translator John Scottus helped to stimulate interest in

(a) Neoplatonism.

(b) Catharism.

(c) papalism.


Charlemagne was crowned “Emperor of the Romans” by Pope Leo III in

(a) 800.

(b) 850.

(c) 900.


Which of the following was NOT an aspect of the Carolingian intellectual revival?

(a) development of a clearer form of handwriting.

(b) establishment of the first university (in Paris).

(c) preservation of the great works of the Classical-Christian tradition.


Eighth-century Francia witnessed considerable political and religious consolidation. It also saw the development of manorialism which

(a) sought to improve the culture of court life, especially in the winter-time.

(b) linked the landed elite to the peasantry in a web of social and economic obligations.

(c) required that every village in Francia have a resident priest and church.


Compared to the term “Europe,” the term “Christendom” was

(a) identical.

(b) more inclusive.

(c) more exclusive.


Which match is NOT correct?

(a) Leo III: alliance with Empress Irene.

(b) Alcuin: educational reform.

(c) Boniface: missionary activity.


The “Donation of Pepin” helped to found

(a) Burgundy.

(b) the Papal States.

(c) al-Andalus.


“Capitularies” and “missi dominici” are associated with Carolingian

(a) intellectual revival.

(b) monastic reform.

(c) government.


Into which region did Charlemagne’s empire extend?

(a) Britain.

(b) Saxony.

(c) Sicily.

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