europe/merovingian Flashcards
1
Q
what happened the “fall” of rome?
A
franks conquered much of the west portion of former rome Empire
2
Q
who was Merovingian?
A
1st french/frankish dynasty
3
Q
who was the founder?
A
Clovis
4
Q
what were franks originally?
A
tribal
5
Q
who was the leader of a tribe?
A
Clovis
6
Q
what was Clovis able to conquer?
A
others + unite them into 1 kingdom
7
Q
what did clovis use to help him govern?
A
“Counts”
8
Q
wjat did the french/frankish kings use?
A
“Mayor of the Palace”
9
Q
what is the “Mayor of the Palace”?
A
top assistant to the king
10
Q
Eventually “Mayors” became more…
A
powerful than kings
