1. MIDDLE AGES HOMEWORK #1
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2. 1. Which geographic term do geographers use to describe Europe?
2. Which mountain range protected the Mediterranean world from invaders?
3. What are the 2 biggest rivers in Europe?

3. 4. Why do historians refer to the beginning of the Middle ages as the “Dark Ages”?
5. Why was Charles Martel called “the hammer”
6. What is Charlemagne’s relation to Charles Martel?

4. 7. Which religion was Charlemagne trying to spread throughout Europe?
8. Why were the Saxon’s considered to be Pagans?
9. Which modern day country did Charlemagne rule by 814?
10. What did Charlemagne fail to do to his empire while he ruled?