Clovis, The Ex-Barbarian

What was the primary reason the different peoples in Gaul temporarily united?

• To establish trade routes
• To defeat the Huns
• To overthrow Roman rule
• To create a new empire

Who was Merovius?

• A Roman general
• A Hun warrior
• A Frankish tribal chief who defeated the Huns
• Clothilda's father

What motivated Clovis to convert to Christianity, according to The Chronicle of St. Denis?

• His wife's influence alone
• A desire for political power
• Divine intervention in battle
• Pressure from Roman citizens

Which group claimed to be descendants of the ancient inhabitants of Troy?

• The Huns
• The Romans
• The Burgundians
• The Franks

How did Clovis work to unite Gaul under his rule?

• Through peaceful negotiations only
• By marrying Clothilda and fighting other tribes
• By paying tribute to other leaders
• Through religious persecution

What is the modern name for the region that was once the Frankish Empire?

• Rome
• Troy
• France
• Burgundy

Who was Clothilda?

• A Roman princess
• A Hun warrior
• A Burgundian princess
• A Frankish chief

At what age did Clovis inherit leadership of his tribe?

• Twenty
• Fifteen
• Twenty-five
• Thirty

Which of these groups was NOT mentioned as settling in Gaul?

• The Franks
• The Visigoths
• The Burgundians
• The Allemani

What happened immediately after Clovis prayed to God during battle?

• The battle was postponed
• His army retreated
• His men gained courage and his enemies fled
• He was wounded in combat