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THE FRANKSWhat type of
people were the Franks? (ex:
British? American?)
Where in Europe did they live?
What is the Salic Code?
What was the Royal family
name?Who was their famous King?
What makes a hero/leader?
Who?
What makes them a hero?
Why?
Charlemagne“Charles the Great”
Family history:-Grandfather: Charles Martle fought off Muslim invaders.-Father: Pepin the Short: over threw Merovingians
Intelligent:-interested in scholars-Carolingian Renaissance
Politics:-local government-Ran federal government from Aachen, Germany
Education:-Built schools-One language-Standard texts- Writing style
Military:-Conquests of Anglo-Saxons.-Merciless fighterReligion:
-Christianity-Converted those he conquered
PoliticsFamily history
Military
IntelligentEducation
Religion
Family History
Grandfather: Charles Martle
Father: Pepin the Short
Intelligent Loved meeting different scholars from
around the Empire Stayed physically fit in order to conquer
other lands Loved art, and architecture. Built palaces
and churches Rebuilt civilization
Education Built schools in churches Standardized books in schools Created school curriculum Created one unified language Created new writing style
Politics Made life easier on trades men and serfs Ran federal government from central
German city, Aachen Local government that would represent
the voice of the people. Made sure people were treated right
Military Merciless military man-Barbairans/violent Conquered many lands
Religion Converted all conquered states to
Christianity Made Emperor by the Pope Leo III Religious following by people he ruled, he
became and ideology