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Name:Jacob Pribnow Date:Fruit Period:1B

Kings of Europe

As you read about the king on your desk, take notes in the space below, answering the guided questions. When the signal is given, you will travel to another pod of desks, find your king and sit down. At this new pod, you will TEACH your classmates about your king and his significance. Be thorough, because you are their teacher.

Name of king: Charles Martel and son Pepin

Where is he from?	The Franks or Western Europe
When did he rule?	741
How did he take office?	He was a mayor and gained support of the Church
What were some of the events that took place during his reign?	Charles: Battle of Tours 732 which stopped Islam from spreading Pepin: Got Oiled by the Pope and gave him Central Italy (Italian Peninsula)
What were his struggles?	No Struggles
What were their successes?	Charles: Powerful Pepin: Oiled by Pope and became King
Why is he important to history?	Charles: Stopped Islam from Spreading Pepin: Oiled by Pope, gave Pope Central Italy started a Dynasty of family

Name of king: Clovis

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What were his successes?	Unfied Franks and became King
Why is he important to history?	Unified Franks and Created France

Name of king: Charlemagne

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Take notes for each King, as your classmates share what they learned about him. Be specific, thorough and listen carefully.