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

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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