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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who was the first great ruler during the Middle Ages, who promoted justice and education | Charlemagne, also know as Charles the Great |
| What functions did the Rhine and Danube provide for the kingdoms in Europe? | A natural barrier, a source of water for irrigating, waterways for travel and trade, and a source of food |
| Where was Charlemagne's empire by 814? | Included most of western and Central Europe |
| When were the Middle Ages? | Beginning around 500, after the fall of the Roman Empire and ending around 1000 |
| Why did Charles the great constantly fight pagan Saxons in Northern Germany and the Spanish Muslims? | he was a devout Christian who wanted to build a Christian empire in Europe |
| What physical feature is the continent of Europe most like? | Like a great peninsula, the Eurasian landmass juts out from Asia |
| How does Europe topography affect ifs climate? | A Mediterranean climate hot, dry summers with rainfall in the winters |