Chapter 64

Question 1

Charles the Simple:

Answer 1

Grandson of Charles the Fat, ruler of Western Francia, signed the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte (911), creating Normandy, and married his daughter Gisela to Viking Rollo.

Question 2

Louis the Child:

Answer 2

King of Eastern Francia, troubled by invading Magyars.

Question 3

Rollo:

Answer 3

Viking chief, fought in Western Francia, agreed to Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte, became first duke of Normandy and took the name Robert.

Question 4

Rudolph of Burgundy:

Answer 4

Burgundian nobleman, led independent upper Burgundy after rebelling against Charles the Fat.

Question 5

What were the terms of Louis of Provence’s surrender to
Berengar of the Lombards?

Answer 5

• Louis promised to return to his homeland.
• Refused to swear allegiance to the king of the eastern Franks.
• Swore never to enter Italy again.

Question 6

How did Louis of Provence become Louis the Blind?

Answer 6

Berengar bribed nobles to let him capture Louis, gouged out his eyes, and Louis ruled only his area afterward.

Question 7

What did Charles the Simple come up with in 911 for dealing with the Vikings?

Answer 7

In 911, Charles the Simple gave part of his land to the Vikings in exchange for their protection of the rest of his realm.

Question 8

What were the terms of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte?

Answer 8

• Rollo accepted Christian baptism.
• Became loyal to the king.
• Married Charles the Simple’s daughter, Gisela.
• Agreed to fight other Viking invaders.