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QuizMultiple Choice

Early Middle Ages

Question 10 • TX-World History Studies

What important victory did one founder of the Carolingians achieve?

Answer
A
He convinced all Europeans to convert to Christianity.
B
He won the title of first warrior king of France.
C
He fought to make Spain the most powerful country in Europe.
D
He defeated a Muslim invasion from Spain.

Explanation

Charles Martel, a founder of the Carolingian dynasty, defeated a Muslim army that had advanced from Spain into the Frankish kingdom at the Battle of Tours (also called Poitiers) in 732. This victory stopped the invasion from moving farther north into Frankish territory. Therefore, the important victory was defeating a Muslim invasion from Spain.

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