- 1. Otto I The Great, born in 912, was the son of Henry I, known as Henry the Fowler, who was a pivotal figure in the establishment of the German monarchy during the early medieval period. Otto ascended to the throne in 936, following his father's legacy, and became a significant ruler in the Holy Roman Empire. His reign is often marked by his efforts to consolidate power, both politically and militarily, expanding his influence over the various German duchies and asserting control over the church. Otto I is particularly renowned for his victory at the Battle of the Lechfeld in 955, where he successfully defeated the invading Magyars, ensuring the safety of his kingdom and solidifying his reputation as a formidable leader. As he strengthened the ties between the monarchy and the church, he sought to legitimize his rule through divine right, culminating in his coronation as Emperor of the Romans by Pope John XII in 962. This pivotal moment symbolized the revival of the idea of a Christian empire in the West and marked the beginning of what would later be known as the Holy Roman Empire. Otto I's reign was characterized by cultural and political renaissance, promoting the arts and education, and establishing a framework that would influence German and European politics for centuries to come.
Who was Otto I's father?
A) William III
B) Frederick I
C) Henry I
D) Charles II
- 2. Which famous battle did Otto I decisively win in 955?
A) Battle of Tours
B) Battle of Lechfeld
C) Battle of Stamford Bridge
D) Battle of Hastings
- 3. In what year was Otto I crowned as the Holy Roman Emperor?
A) 900
B) 1050
C) 1000
D) 962
- 4. Who was Otto I's successor as Holy Roman Emperor?
A) Louis IV
B) Otto II
C) Henry II
D) Conrad III
- 5. Which title did Otto I hold before becoming Holy Roman Emperor?
A) King of Italy
B) King of East Francia
C) King of Spain
D) King of France
- 6. Who was Otto I's wife and Empress of the Holy Roman Empire?
A) Isabella of Portugal
B) Adelaide of Italy
C) Eleanor of Aquitaine
D) Matilda of Flanders
- 7. Where was Otto I buried after his death?
A) Capella Palatina
B) Magdeburg Cathedral
C) Westminster Abbey
D) St. Peter's Basilica
- 8. Which of the following titles is Otto I commonly referred to as?
A) Otto the Conqueror
B) Otto the Great
C) Otto the Brave
D) Otto the Wise
- 9. Under Otto I's reign, which city became the imperial residence and center of the empire?
A) Vienna
B) Magdeburg
C) Rome
D) Paris
- 10. What title did Otto I receive from Pope John XII that signified his role as the protector of the papacy?
A) Defender of the Faith
B) King of Kings
C) Guardian of Rome
D) Holy Roman Emperor
- 11. When was Otto I The Great born?
A) 899
B) 912
C) 941
D) 935
- 12. Which dynasty did Otto I The Great belong to?
A) Merovingian
B) Ottonian
C) Bavarian
D) Carolingian
- 13. At what age did Otto I The Great become the king of Germany?
A) 28
B) 19
C) 30
D) 24
- 14. Which Pope crowned Otto I as the Holy Roman Emperor in 962?
A) Pope John XII
B) Pope Leo VIII
C) Pope Stephen VII
D) Pope Benedict V
- 15. What year did Otto I pass away?
A) 973
B) 982
C) 979
D) 965
- 16. Which kingdom did Otto I not reign over?
A) Burgundy
B) Italy
C) France
D) Germany
- 17. Which German duchy was Otto I closely associated with?
A) Swabia
B) Bavaria
C) Saxony
D) Franconia
- 18. Where was Otto I The Great crowned as the King of East Francia?
A) Aachen
B) Paris
C) Rome
D) Madrid
- 19. What was Otto I's relationship with the church reforms of his time?
A) Persecuted and abolished them
B) Ignored and opposed them
C) Adopted and enforced them
D) Supported and promoted them
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