Question

The region called Gaul later became France. On the basis of this statement, write about the early history of France.

Answer 1

The early history of France-: 

481 : Clovis-becomes the king of Franks. 

486 : Clovis and the Franks attack north Gaul. 

496 : Clovis and the Franks become Christians. 

714 : Charles Martel becomes the’ Mayor of the Palace. 

751 : Martel’s son Pepin overthrows the Frankish ruler and becomes the king, founding a new dynasty. Through conquests, he doubles the territory of his country. 

768 : After Pepin, his son Charlemagne becomes the king. 

800 : Pope Leo ill gives Charlemagne the title “Holy Roman Emperor”. 

840 : From 840, there were attacks by the Vikings of Norway.