Q369
When did Charlemagne conquer the Lombards?
A.
752
B.
753
C.
757
D.
774
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Charles I, King of the Franks, who was known as Charlemagne [Charles the Great], reacted swiftly, decisively defeating the Lombards at their capital of Pavia in the summer of 774. The Franks divided the Lombard territory with the Pope at Rome, creating the Papal States.