Franks		religious men who lived apart from society in isolated communities
Charlemagne		In the 480s a powerful group under the leadership of Clovis conquered Gaul
Middle Ages		A Christian king who in the 700s built a huge empire by conquering modern day France, Germany, Austria, Italy, and northern Spain. On Christmas Day 800 he was crowned Emperor of the Romans.
Medieval		Communities where monks lived
Monks		another name for the Middle Ages. From Latin means "middle age"
Monasteries		a period that lasted from about 500 to about 1500