Important People

Question 1

Franks

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Question 2

Merovingians

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First Frankish dynasty. Ruled the Franks for nearly 300 years. King Clovis was the first ruler and the first to be recognized by the pope.

Question 3

Carolingians

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Second Frankish dynasty founded by Charles Martel.

Question 4

Charles Martel

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Pepin II’s son. Was a strong general who defeated the Muslims in the Battle of Tours.

Question 5

Pepin III (the short)

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Called upon by the Pope to defend against the Lombards. He gave the land to the papacy calling it the “Donation of Pepin.”

Question 6

Charlemange (Charles the Great)

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The greatest of all Frankish kings. He achieved many great things for the empire, including expanding the size of the empire, improving the government, and promoting education.

Question 7

Louis the Pious

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Charlemagne’s only son. As a leader he was shortsighted, and the empire suffered as a result. This began the slow decline of the Frankish Empire.

Question 8

Louis the German

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One of Charlemange’s 3 grandsons. Aligned with his brother Charles the Bald to defeat their brother Lothar. He was part of the Treaty of Verdun which split the empire equally into 3 kingdoms.

Question 9

Lothar

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One of Charlemange’s 3 grandsons. He declared himself the sole successor to the entire Frankish Empire after Louis the Pious died. His army was was not able to defeat Charles the Bald and Louis the German’s armies and he agreed to the Treaty of Verdun.

Question 10

Charles the Bald

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One of Charlemange’s 3 grandsons. Aligned with his brother Louis the German to defeat their brother Lothar. He was part of the Treaty of Verdun which split the empire equally into 3 kingdoms.

Question 11

Vikings

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From Scandinavia, the most frightening and savage invaders to the Frankish Empire. They raided Britain, Ireland and other parts of western Europe. They looted towns and monasteries and took prisoners to sell into slavery.

Question 12

Magyars

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Fierce warriors attacked Europe from the east attacking towns and destroying fields.

Question 13

Muslims/Moors

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Invaders of Frankish Empire, poured into southern France and northern Italy.

Question 14

Vassal

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A person who received a fief from a noble.

Question 15

Lord/Noble

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Vassals of Kings and Queens. Many were also lords of lower-ranking nobles and knights.

Question 16

Peasant

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Peasants owned no land, so they were not part of the Feudal systems. But many peasants worked on land owned by noble or knights.

Question 17

Squire

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Second stage of training for teenager to become a knight. Would take care of the knight’s horse, armor, and weapons. Once older, would accompany knight into battle.

Question 18

Knights

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Knights served their nobles/lords in exchange for land and military protection.

Question 19

Church Officials

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Question 20

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First stage of training for a boy to become a knight. Would learn manners and how to use and care for weapons.