Frankish History Overview
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Who was the first Merovingian Frankish king we have historical proof of?

  • Ripuarian
  • Childeric (correct)
  • Clovis I
  • Salian
  • Which Frankish king defeated the Roman commander Syagrius at Soissons?

  • Clovis I (correct)
  • Salian
  • Childeric
  • Ripuarian
  • What was the main focus of the Salic Laws created by Clovis I?

  • Domestic disputes
  • Field expansions
  • Treatment of domestic animals (correct)
  • Criminal law
  • Who was responsible for bringing the accused to court in the Frankish legal system?

    <p>The injured party or their family (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the Count (Nobel) in the Frankish judicial system?

    <p>Presiding over and administering the courts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were matters of law settled in the Frankish legal system?

    <p>By community members (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the Hundredman in Frankish courts?

    <p>Royal appointee and judge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of proof was commonly used in Frankish courts involving the accused and accuser's oaths?

    <p>Oath-taking by oath helpers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the Franks beginning to convert to 'Roman Catholic' Christianity?

    <p>'Gallo-Roman bishops' persuasion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Frankish law evolve under Clovis I's reign?

    <p>It became more formalized and written (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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