the franks Flashcards

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1
Q

what did the franks do?

A

the franks conquered much of the roman province of gaul

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who where the franks ruled by

A

the merovingians

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3
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if a property was stolen or a person injured or killed what was the fine called?

A

wergild had to be paid to the owner

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4
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what where the franks social class

A

some people were very rich and some very poor

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5
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what is the majority of people at this time?

A

around 60 percent were surf or peasants

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6
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What does frank mean

A

Frank meant free

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How many years did the Merovingian royal family rule for?

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Merovingian royal family ruled the franks for 300 years

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