the franks Flashcards
1
Q
what did the franks do?
A
the franks conquered much of the roman province of gaul
2
Q
who where the franks ruled by
A
the merovingians
3
Q
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
4
Q
what where the franks social class
A
some people were very rich and some very poor
5
Q
what is the majority of people at this time?
A
around 60 percent were surf or peasants
6
Q
What does frank mean
A
Frank meant free
7
Q
How many years did the Merovingian royal family rule for?
A
Merovingian royal family ruled the franks for 300 years
