Germanic invasions Flashcards
1
Q
List six Germanic tribes.
A
Angles Saxons, Goths, Franks, Lombards, Vandals, Celts,
2
Q
Who was King Clovis?
A
- Frankish King
- Converted to Christianity
- untied the Franks
3
Q
What was Charles Martel also known as?
A
Charles “the Hammer”
4
Q
Who did Charles Martel defeat and at what battle?
A
Muslims at the Battle of Tours
5
Q
Why was the Battle of Tours important to Christianity?
A
It stopped the spread of Islam and allowed Christianity to expand
6
Q
Charlemagne’s name means “Charles the ________”
A
Charles the Great
7
Q
Why was Charlemagne unhappy being crowned “Holy Roman Emperor”?
A
The Pope was more powerful than he was
8
Q
List two ways Christianity united the Germanic tribes.
A
They had a common God and language
9
Q
Why did the Pope and Kings work together?
A
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