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Prehistory Flashcards

1
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First people to settle in France

A

Galois, 400bc

La gaule

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2
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Who were the main invaders of France

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Huns, Alamans, Franks

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3
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3 Initial Languages

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d’oil - North
d’oc - South
Franco Provençal - East

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4
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What was the capital of the Gaules

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Alesia

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5
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52AD

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Romans defeat Gauls in Alesia

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6
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How did Rome devide the Gauls

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3 Countries:
Mediterranean Gaul
Central Gaul
Northern Gaul

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7
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What was the Capital of the 3 Gauls?

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Lyon, Lugdunum

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8
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Important aspects of Battle of Alesia

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Gauls led by Vercingetorix
Romans killed all women in village
Gauls decide to surrender
Vercingetorix captured, hanged

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9
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The Frank

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52-6th Century
Came from north-east
Barbarians
Capitalized on weakened army followoing war

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10
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First French Dynasty:

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The Merovingians (Franks)

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Who is the king of the Merovingians

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Merovech, descendant of Seagod

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12
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What are the main roles of the Merovingians

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Help romans defend Atilla and The Huns who invade from asia.

Later, the same from the visigoths from Spain

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13
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Who is the first, real, French King? Explain.

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Clovis, the first Christian King

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14
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How does Clovis grow his army?

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Joins forces with kin in Germany

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15
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Why does he convert to Christianity

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Wife tries to convince him, but he says he needs a miracle.

While losing the Battle of Tollbian he prays and ends up winning.

Converts >3,000 other Franks

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16
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What happened between Clovis and Visigoth?

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Visigoth tried to make truce, but killed a Roman soldier.

Clovis retaliates by full-scale attack, killing their king

17
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Who noted the history of the Franks?

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Gregoire de Tours, a bishop

18
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Who was Charlemagne?

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8th Century King of Franks
First King to Promote Intellectual life
Clash between Christianity and Islam, defending arab invasion from Spain

19
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How did Charlemagne divide his territory?

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Capital: Aix-la-Chappelle (Aachen)
3 territories for his sons:
Charles: Bovaria Western France
Lothaire: South of Nederlands to Northern Italy
Louis: Easter Germany, Austria
20
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Who was Rolland de Ronceveaux?

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Close companion to Charlemange, nephew
Died during fight against Arabs
First Epic Poem written in French is about him: LA Chanson de Roland

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