Question

what do both clovis and charlemagne have in common?

they both resisted christianity replacing their traditional religious beliefs.
they both united territories that divided quickly after their death.
they both won major victories over muslim armies.
they were both germanic leaders who conquered parts of the roman empire.

Explanation:

Analyze historical religious policies

Both Clovis and Charlemagne embraced Christianity. Clovis converted to Catholicism, and Charlemagne promoted Christian expansion. They did not resist Christianity.

Evaluate military victories

Neither leader is primarily famous for defeating Muslim armies. Charles Martel, Charlemagne's grandfather, won the Battle of Tours against Muslim forces.

Examine territorial conquests

Clovis conquered Roman Gaul, but Charlemagne expanded into Germanic territories. They did not both conquer parts of the Western Roman Empire.

Assess territorial division after death

Clovis's Frankish Kingdom was divided among his four sons. Charlemagne's Carolingian Empire split quickly under his grandsons via the Treaty of Verdun.

Answer:

• (A) They both resisted Christianity replacing their traditional religious beliefs.
• (B) They both united territories that divided quickly after their death. (Correct answer)
• (C) They both won major victories over Muslim armies.
• (D) They were both Germanic leaders who conquered parts of the Roman Empire.