Family & Dates (NTK)
Who was Charlemagne's grandfather?
Charles Martel
What did Charlemagne ALWAYS wear?
A sword.
What were the knights called whom Charlemagne gathered?
In 800 Charlemagne became what?
The first Holy Roman Emperor
Who was Charlemagne's father?
Pepin the Short
Which official was the only person whom Charlemagne wore fancy clothes?
What did Charlemagne innovate that changed the history of Western European warfare?
He used cavalry.
What did Charlemagne do to finally stop the Saxons?
What year was Charlemagne born?
768
What upper body feature was described as "rather larger than usual?"
His nose!
When Charlemagne conquered the Lombards, what kind of crown was he given?
The "Iron Crown"
In 843 Charlemagne's son issued the Treaty of Verdun. What did this do?
It divided the kingdom (among the sons of Louis the Pious)
What year did Charlemagne die?
814
How many times taller than his own feet was Charlemagne?
"His height was seven times the length of his own feet."
What work of literature came out of Spanish wars?
The Song of Roland
What day was Charlemagne coronated?
Christmas Day
Who succeeded Charlemagne?
His son, Louis the Pious
What color coat did Charlemagne like to wear?
Blue (pg 81)
What did Charlemagne destroy when he defeated the Saxons? What was its name?
Their sacred tree, Irminsul.
Why did the Pope make Charlemagne emperor?
He feared the Frankish kingdom was a threat