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Why was Julius ceaser actions effective in France?
He had a strong army that allowed him to overtake France
What are the 3 main mountains in France? (In French)
Les pyrenees, le mont blonc et les alpes
Who was the very first invasions from?
The greeks
When did Julius ceaser conquer?
50 BC
What was the soisson vase?
It was when Clovis cracked his soldiers head just like the soldier cracked the vase
Why did Clovis convert to Christianity when he was pagan?
To gain power
What are the 2 rock formations located in Carnac?
Menhirs and dolmens
Who were the group of the that was called for protection?
The romans
When was Lascaux discovered?
1940
When was Christianity adopted?
313
What happened to vercingetorix and why?
He was tortured and killed because he stood up to Ceaser
What cave in France is a duplicate of the original?
Lascaux/
What group of people invaded during Charles martels reign?
The Arabs
When did the Roman Empire fall?
476
What was the Strasbourg?
First document written in old French
Why was charlemagne for education?
He was uneducated himself and he wanted everybody to have an education (including himself)
What was there main religion before Christianity
Drewidism
Who invaded in 1066?
The normandies
When did Charles Martel arrest the Arabs?
732
When was Clovis crowned king?
496
Why did Charles Martel have “martel” as a last name?
It was his favorite weapon (the hammer)
What do people in the main religion believe was sacred?
Mistletoe
Who was the leader of the normandies?
William the conquerer
When was Charlemagne’s reign?
747-814
Who was genevieve and why is she important?
She was a saint who prayed to God to protect France from the Attila the hun