Question

In the early 900s, a new saxon dynasty came to power in lands corresponding roughly to present-day germany and austria; this dynasty was known as the __________ dynasty. answers:

a. ottonian
b. hiberno-saxon
c. merovingian
d. carolingian

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Ottonian.

They were named that way because their first ruler was Otto I. They held the title of the Holy Roman Emperor like rulers before them and their rule lasted until 1024. They were succeeded by Conrad II who was the founder of the Salian Dynasty.