Super-Awesome Early Medieval Trivia Challenge: 2014!!!!!!

XIII questions: 21 possible points up for grabs!!!

Question I:

a) Who wrote the Historia Langobardorum?

b) Who wrote Historia Francorum?

(each worth 1 point)

Question II:

What was the name of the Roman Province taken over by Clovis and the Franks?

Question III:

Name one barbarian tribes who crossed the FROZEN RHINE RIVER.

Bonus: on what day did this occur?Bonus 2: name a second barbarian group? (each bonus worth ½ point)

Question IV:

According to Christian tradition, the Roman Church was founded by what two apostles? (1/2 pt. each)

Bonus (1. pt) : name the Roman Bishop who confronted Attila the Hun.

Question V:

What was the capital of Italy after its re-conquest by Justinian and the Byzantines?

Bonus: (1/2) What was the capital of Italy under the Ostrogoths (before the re-conquest)?

Bonus 2 (1/2 point): where is this city? (draw a map of Italy)

Question VI:

What was the name of the man sent by Gregory the Great to convert the Anglo-Saxons?

A. St Patrick B. St Augustine C. GildasD. St Columba

Question VII:

What are the first 4 Caliphs after Mohammed referred to in the Islamic tradition?

Question VIII:

What was the name of Justinian’s most successful general?

Bonus (1/2 point each): name 2 victories he achieved

Question IX:

What empire (and enemy of Rome) had a revival under the Sassanids based on their new capital at Ctesiphon?

Question X:

What was the name of the dynasty that Clovis belonged to?

Bonus: (1 point): what was the name of the dynasty that came to replace that of Clovis?

Question XI:

This barbarian group was opposed by Stilicho until his murder. They were ultimately successful in sacking Rome.

BONUS: Name their leaderBONUS 2: Name the region these barbarians eventually settled.

(Bonus = ½ point each)

Question XII:

Who participated in the Battle of Vouillé? (Two answers: 1/2 point each)

Bonus: what was the battle over? (1pt)

Question XIII:

Name the Visigothic king who converted to Catholic Christianity.