The Franks invaded the Roman province of _________?
Gaul
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The Franks claimed to be descendants of the people who lived in the ancient city of _________?
Troy
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Who was the chief of a Frankish tribe who defeated the Huns?
Merovius
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Who was the grandson that set out to make his country into one empire?
Clovis
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The area where the Frank's lived is called what today?
France
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What happened to the Barbarians who settled in Roman territory?
They learned Roman customs and became civilized
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What other group of people lived in the same area as the Frank's?
Burgundians
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Why did these tribes first unite?
To defeat the Huns
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What did the Frankish emperor do to unite different tribes into one empire?
He married the princess from another tribe, he fought other tribes and forced them to accept him as their leader, He defeated the last Roman soldiers...
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When did the first emperor become Christian?
During a battle
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What city became the new capital city of the Frankish empire?
Paris
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Why was this city chosen?
It was on a hill and easy to defend
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Which of these was not one of the Salic laws?
All men have to join the army in order to defend the empire
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T/F The various tribes who lived near the Frank's always got along with each other?
False
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Was the new Frankish capital previously been a Roman fortress?
Yes
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Did the emperor build a huge cathedral in Paris called St. Clotilda?
