The Holy Roman Empire
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
On a blank map mark the territories of Otto I’s state (Germany, northern Italy).
The German duchies and northern Italy should be coloured.
2
Why did Henry I make a truce with the Hungarians and build burgs? Write 3 sentences.
The truce bought time; burgs protected the people and became bases for the army.
3
Compare how Charlemagne and Otto I received the imperial crown: one similarity, one difference.
Similar: in both cases the pope crowned them in Rome. Different: Charles in 800 as king of the Franks; Otto in 962 as king of Germany.
4
Write about two benefits and one risk of the relationship between emperor and church.
Benefits: loyal officials and educated men. Risk: the church could grow strong enough to rival the emperor.