5. The Franks
Frankish kings used
their military power to
expand their territory.
As a result, the
Franks emerged as a
force in Western
Europe, Ruling
between 400-700.
6. The Franks
Clovis converted
to Christianity
which made the
powerful Pope
and the whole of
the Roman
Catholic Church
his ally.
8. The Franks
Charles Martel led
Christian Knights
and defeated the
Spanish Moors at
the Battle of Tours
in 732 when they
invaded France
– Ultimately pushed
Islam back into
Spain and slowed
down the Muslim
advance
9. The Franks
Pepin III helped
the Pope by
defeating the
Lombards (Italy)
–He strengthened the
alliance between the
Franks and the
church
10. The Age of Charlemagne
The most famous
of the Frankish
kings was
Charlemagne.
Charle – Charles
Magne – Great
Charlemange –
Charles the Great
11. Accomplishments of
Charlemagne
Ruled from CE 768 to
CE 814
Revived the idea of a
Roman Empire
He united much of
Europe and placed great
value on education
Revived Roman
Culture
13. What steps did Charlemagne take to
improve government and unify the empire?
Reading
comprehension
quiz
Use your notes
to answer this
question.
Answers – He Spread
Christianity to
conquered peoples of
his empire. He also
appointed powerful
nobles to rul`e local
regions and sent out
missi dominici to
check on roads listen
to grievances and see
that justice was done
14. Charlemagne
The church has
significant political power
–The Pope, the head of
the Catholic Church,
crowned him emperor
–The Church is firmly
established in political
life
15. Decline of the Frankish Empire
Empire didn’t last long
after Charlemagne’s
death in 814
– Poor rulers
– Charlemagne’s grandsons
fought each other (Treaty
of Verdun)
– Constant invasions
(Muslims, Slavs, Magyars,
Vikings)
Treaty of Verdun
17. Questions
1. What are the Middle Ages also
called?
2. Where did Clovis Rule?
3. At which battle were the Moors
defeated?
4. What did Charlemagne want to
build?
5. Who crowned Charlemagne
“Emperor”
