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Auzenne Final Exam
Questions 133-136
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History
12th Grade
12/12/2012

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Clovis and the Franks
Definition
Eliminated all rival chieftains early in life and used military power to extend Frankish power in all directions.
By the time of his death, the Frankish kingdom extended over almost all of Gaul.
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Byzantine Power
Definition
Used Constantinople as capital.
Most powerful economic state and military force in all of Europe.
Kept central power of Europe until 1453.
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Professional Calvary Men
Definition

Hired professionals to protect people and fight against enemies.

Specialists in their field of protection, so they could focus on one task rather than performing multiple things.

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Norsemen
Definition

People from the north who were also referred to as Vikings.

Old Frankish people who contributed to the raiding of English monastaries.

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