life in Europe
What religion was most popular in Europe during 700-800 AD?
Christianity was the most popular religion in Europe?
What was the most powerful empire in western Europe during the early middle ages?
The Frankish Kingdom (The Franks)
Who won the Battle of Tours?
The Franks won the Battle of Tours
Who spread Christianity during this time?
The Frankish Kingdom spread Christianity
What did Clovis establish?
The Frankish kingdom
When was the Charlemagne and the Franks era?
700-800 AD
Who was the most famous king of the Franks?
Charlemagne was the most famous king.
Who fought in the Battle of Tours?
Frankish army (Christianity) and the Umayyad army (Muslims)
How was Christianity being spread in Europe?
It was spread by force
He was the first Germanic ruler to do what?
He was the first Germanic ruler to convert to Catholic Christianity.
Charlemange started the Carolingian Renaissance
What were the Franks made up of?
They were made up of a large Germanic tribe
Who led The Frankish Forces?
Charles Martel had led the Frankish forces
Who was in conflict with Charlemagne and the Frankish Kingdom?
Resulted conflict with the Byzantine Empire's Eastern Orthodox Church.
Why did Clovis convert to Christianity?
He converted because he said he would if he won the Battle against the Alemanni.
What was the class majority of people were?
Peasants/serfs
What region did the Franks conquer?
They conquered the region of Gaul (modern day France)
What was the aftermath of the Battle of Tours?
Stopped the spread of the Muslims into western Europe, cementing Martel's power.
What conflict was resulted from the expansion of Christianity?
It resulted conflict with the Byzantine Empire's Eastern Orthodox Church.
When did Clovis became King of the Franks?
Around 500 AD
What was the Carolingian Renaissance?
it was a major effort to improve education and preserving knowledge from books.
As the Franks Started to settle down and conquer, what started to decline?
The Roman empire has started to decline.
Where did the Battle of Tours take place?
Modern day France (near Poitiers)
What Pagan lands did Christianity push into?
Christianity was pushed East into pagan lands of the Saxons and Avars.
What did Clovis Believe in before Converting to Catholic Chirstianity?
He started off as a Pagan and beloved in the Pagan gods.