Charlemagne Flashcards

1
Q

Who was the father of Charlemagne?

A

Pepin the Short

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2
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Who wrote the majority of what we know about Charlemagne?

A

Einhard

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3
Q

Why should the account of Charlemagne by Einhard read with some degree of suspicion?

A

Einhard was a member of Charlemagne’s close inner circle

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4
Q

What did Pope Leo III crown Charlemagne on Christmas, 800?

A

Holy Roman Emperor

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5
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What did Charlemagne significantly do for Pope Leo III?

A

He forced his reinstate,net as Pope following accusations of adultery

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6
Q

How did giving grants of land to his close supporters benefit Charlemagne?

A

To encourage their loyalty and support, and support themselves to assist Charlemagne in battle

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7
Q

How many years did Charlemagne’s rule last for?

A

47 years

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8
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What year did Charlemagne die?

A

814

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9
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Who did Charlemagne crown as his successor prior to his death?

A

His son Louis the Pious

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10
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What year was Charlemagne born?

A

742

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11
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What were the military campaigns of Charlemagne in order of earliest to latest?

A

Campaigns against the Saxons, defeats the Lombards, defeats the Bavarian kingdoms, campaigns against the Muslim Moors, Defeats the Avars, Defeats the Saxons, Draws up peace treaty with the Danes

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