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Childebert III succeeded his son, Dagobert III, on the throne.
Answer: False
Childebert III was succeeded by his son, Dagobert III, meaning Dagobert III succeeded Childebert III, not the other way around.
Childebert III's predecessor was Clovis IV.
Answer: True
Childebert III's predecessor on the throne was Clovis IV.
Childebert III is listed as a ruler within the Carolingian Dynasty.
Answer: False
Childebert III belonged to the Merovingian Dynasty, not the Carolingian Dynasty.
Childebert III was the last Merovingian king to rule.
Answer: False
Childebert III was not the last Merovingian king; his son Dagobert III and later Chlothar IV also ruled within the Merovingian dynasty.
Childebert III was also known as Childebert the Adopted.
Answer: False
Childebert III was not known as Childebert the Adopted; that was a different historical figure.
Who was Childebert III and what was his primary title?
Answer: King of the Franks, known as "the Just"
Childebert III was the King of the Franks, recognized by the epithet "the Just."
According to the source, who succeeded Childebert III as King of the Franks?
Answer: Dagobert III
According to the source, Dagobert III succeeded Childebert III as King of the Franks.
What was Childebert III's predecessor on the throne?
Answer: Clovis IV
Childebert III's predecessor on the throne was Clovis IV.
What does the inclusion of Childebert III in the "Monarchs of France" navbox signify?
Answer: His position within the sequence of French rulers.
The inclusion of Childebert III in the "Monarchs of France" navbox signifies his position within the historical sequence of French rulers.
The succession box information places Childebert III between which two rulers?
Answer: Clovis IV and Dagobert III
The succession box information places Childebert III between Clovis IV (predecessor) and Dagobert III (successor).
Childebert III reigned as King of the Franks for approximately 17 years.
Answer: True
Childebert III reigned as King of the Franks for approximately 17 years, from 694 to 711.
Pepin of Heristal held the title of King of the Franks during Childebert III's reign.
Answer: False
Pepin of Heristal served as Mayor of the Palace during Childebert III's reign, not as King of the Franks.
Childebert III was known by the epithet "the Cruel" due to his harsh judicial rulings.
Answer: False
Childebert III was known by the epithet "the Just," not "the Cruel." The origin of "the Just" is speculated to be related to his judicial decisions.
The exact reason for Childebert III's nickname "the Just" is well-documented and universally agreed upon by historians.
Answer: False
The exact reason for Childebert III's nickname "the Just" is not clearly documented or universally agreed upon by historians; it is speculated to relate to his judicial decisions.
Historical evidence suggests Childebert III acted solely as a figurehead with no independent decision-making power.
Answer: False
While Childebert III is largely considered a figurehead king, evidence from his *placita* suggests he did exercise some independent judicial decision-making power.
Childebert III's *placita* indicate he never made judicial decisions against powerful clans.
Answer: False
Childebert III's *placita* suggest he did make judicial decisions, potentially against powerful clans like the Arnulfing clan.
Childebert III's reign dates are consistently recorded as 695 to 711 across all historical sources.
Answer: False
While the end date of 711 is consistent, the start date of Childebert III's reign is often cited as 694, not consistently 695, across historical sources.
Childebert III's reign marked a period of strong, centralized royal authority throughout the Frankish kingdom.
Answer: False
Childebert III's reign was characterized by the dominance of the Mayor of the Palace, Pepin of Heristal, indicating a decline in strong, centralized royal authority.
Childebert III's judicial decisions sometimes went against the interests of the Arnulfing clan.
Answer: True
Evidence from Childebert III's *placita* suggests his judicial decisions sometimes went against the interests of the powerful Arnulfing clan.
Childebert III's reign ended in 711.
Answer: True
Childebert III's reign as King of the Franks ended in 711.
Childebert III's reign occurred during the time Pepin II was Mayor of the Palace.
Answer: True
Childebert III's reign occurred during the period when Pepin II (also known as Pepin of Heristal) served as Mayor of the Palace.
Childebert III's reign lasted exactly 16 years.
Answer: True
Childebert III's reign lasted exactly 16 years, from 694 to 711.
What was the primary political role held by Pepin of Heristal during Childebert III's reign?
Answer: Mayor of the Palace
Pepin of Heristal served as the Mayor of the Palace during Childebert III's reign.
What does the reference to Childebert III's *placita* suggest about his reign?
Answer: He made some independent judicial rulings, potentially against powerful clans.
The reference to Childebert III's *placita* suggests he made some independent judicial rulings, potentially against powerful clans.
The nickname "the Just" for Childebert III might be linked to which aspect of his rule?
Answer: His judicial decisions
The nickname "the Just" for Childebert III is speculated to be linked to his judicial decisions.
How long did Childebert III reign as King of the Franks?
Answer: 16 years (694-711)
Childebert III reigned as King of the Franks for 16 years, from 694 to 711.
What does the term "placita" refer to in the context of Childebert III's reign?
Answer: His judicial decisions or court proceedings
In the context of Childebert III's reign, the term "placita" refers to his judicial decisions or court proceedings.
The source suggests Childebert III was largely controlled by which powerful figure?
Answer: Pepin of Heristal
The source suggests Childebert III was largely controlled by Pepin of Heristal, the Mayor of the Palace.
The phrase "French: le Juste" directly translates to which English epithet for Childebert III?
Answer: The Just
The phrase "French: le Juste" directly translates to the English epithet "The Just" for Childebert III.
Which of the following statements accurately reflects Childebert III's political role?
Answer: He was primarily a figurehead controlled by the Mayor of the Palace.
Childebert III is accurately described as primarily a figurehead controlled by the Mayor of the Palace, though he did exercise some judicial independence.
Which of the following is a correct statement about Childebert III's reign?
Answer: He was largely considered a puppet king but showed some judicial independence.
Childebert III was largely considered a puppet king, but evidence suggests he showed some judicial independence.
Childebert III was the son of King Theuderic III and Queen Doda.
Answer: True
Childebert III was the son of King Theuderic III and Queen Chrothildis, also known as Doda.
Childebert III spent most of his life residing in a royal villa near the Rhine River.
Answer: False
Childebert III spent most of his life residing in a royal villa located on the Oise River, not near the Rhine River.
Childebert III's wife was named Ermenechildis.
Answer: True
Childebert III's wife was named Ermenechildis, who was also known as Edonne.
Childebert III had multiple known sons who succeeded him.
Answer: False
Childebert III had one known son, Dagobert III, who succeeded him. The possibility of Chlothar IV being his son is considered unlikely.
Childebert III died in the city of Paris.
Answer: False
Childebert III died at St Etienne, located in Loire, France, not in Paris.
Childebert III was buried in the church of St Stephen at Choisy-au-Bac.
Answer: True
Childebert III was buried in the church of St Stephen at Choisy-au-Bac, near Compiègne.
Childebert III was estimated to be around 50 years old at the time of his death.
Answer: False
Childebert III was estimated to be between 32 and 33 years old at the time of his death, not around 50.
The abbreviation "c." before Childebert III's birth year signifies "century."
Answer: False
The abbreviation "c." before Childebert III's birth year signifies "circa," meaning approximately.
Childebert III was born around 678 or 679.
Answer: True
Childebert III was born circa 678 or 679.
Where did Childebert III spend most of his life?
Answer: In a royal villa on the Oise River
Childebert III spent most of his life residing in a royal villa located on the Oise River.
What was Childebert III's approximate age at the time of his death?
Answer: Around 32-33 years old
Childebert III was estimated to be between 32 and 33 years old at the time of his death.
Where was Childebert III buried?
Answer: In the church of St Stephen at Choisy-au-Bac
Childebert III was buried in the church of St Stephen at Choisy-au-Bac, near Compiègne.
Which of the following pairs correctly identifies Childebert III's parents?
Answer: Theuderic III and Chrothildis
Childebert III's parents were King Theuderic III and Queen Chrothildis (also known as Doda).
Which of the following is a potential child of Childebert III mentioned in the source?
Answer: Chlothar IV
Chlothar IV is mentioned as a potential, though unlikely, son of Childebert III.
Which of the following is a correct birth date range for Childebert III?
Answer: c. 678-679
Childebert III was born circa 678-679.
The source mentions Childebert III's wife by two names. What are they?
Answer: Ermenechildis and Edonne
The source mentions Childebert III's wife by the names Ermenechildis and Edonne.
Childebert III died on which date?
Answer: April 23, 711
Childebert III died on April 23, 711.
What does the source suggest about Childebert III's potential relationship with Chlothar IV?
Answer: Chlothar IV was possibly, but unlikely, his son.
The source suggests that Chlothar IV was possibly, but unlikely, the son of Childebert III.
The *Liber Historiae Francorum* described Childebert III negatively as a ruler of poor memory.
Answer: False
The *Liber Historiae Francorum* described Childebert III positively as a "famous man" and "the glorious lord of good memory, Childebert, the just king."
A coin of Childebert III is currently housed in the Louvre Museum.
Answer: False
A coin of Childebert III is mentioned as being housed in the British Museum, not the Louvre Museum.
The *Oxford Dictionary of Late Antiquity* suggests Childebert III succeeded Pepin II.
Answer: False
The *Oxford Dictionary of Late Antiquity* states that Childebert III succeeded his brother Clovis IV, during the era of Mayor Pippin II, not that he succeeded Pepin II.
The *Monumenta Germaniae Historica* is cited as a source for describing Childebert III as "the just king."
Answer: True
The *Monumenta Germaniae Historica* is cited as a source for describing Childebert III as "the just king."
The designation "Childebert III (or IV)" suggests uncertainty about his exact numerical placement among Frankish kings.
Answer: True
The designation "Childebert III (or IV)" indicates a historical variation in numbering, suggesting uncertainty about his precise numerical placement among Frankish kings.
The Wikimedia Commons link provides official government records for Childebert III.
Answer: False
The Wikimedia Commons link provides access to media files related to Childebert III, not official government records.
The authority control information for Childebert III includes entries from German and French national databases.
Answer: True
Authority control information for Childebert III includes entries from national databases such as Germany's DeutscheBiographie and France's BnF data.
The *Liber Historiae Francorum* refers to Childebert III as "the glorious lord."
Answer: True
The *Liber Historiae Francorum* refers to Childebert III as "the glorious lord of good memory, Childebert, the just king."
The Vatican authority control database entry for Childebert III contains information about his military campaigns.
Answer: False
The Vatican authority control database entry for Childebert III typically refers to his biographical information, not specific details about military campaigns.
Which historical text referred to Childebert III as "the just king"?
Answer: Liber Historiae Francorum
The historical text *Liber Historiae Francorum* referred to Childebert III as "the just king."
What artifact related to Childebert III is mentioned as being housed in the British Museum?
Answer: A coin
A coin belonging to Childebert III is mentioned as being housed in the British Museum.
Which database is mentioned for authority control of Childebert III and is associated with Germany?
Answer: DeutscheBiographie
DeutscheBiographie is mentioned as a German national database for authority control concerning Childebert III.
What does the citation to *Monumenta Germaniae Historica* primarily support regarding Childebert III?
Answer: His description as "the just king"
The citation to *Monumenta Germaniae Historica* primarily supports his description as "the just king."
Which national database is mentioned for authority control concerning Childebert III and is associated with France?
Answer: BnF data
BnF data is mentioned as a French national database for authority control concerning Childebert III.
What is the significance of the designation "Childebert III (or IV)"?
Answer: It signifies a variation in historical numbering for the king.
The designation "Childebert III (or IV)" signifies a variation in historical numbering for the king, distinguishing him from Childebert the Adopted.
What does the citation to the *Oxford Dictionary of Late Antiquity* add regarding Childebert III?
Answer: Information on his succession and relationship with Pepin II.
The citation to the *Oxford Dictionary of Late Antiquity* adds information on Childebert III's succession and his relationship with Mayor of the Palace Pepin II.
What international database is mentioned for authority control, linking records across multiple libraries worldwide for Childebert III?
Answer: WorldCat
WorldCat is mentioned as an international database for authority control, linking records across multiple libraries worldwide for Childebert III.
Which of the following sources is cited for Childebert III being described as a "famous man"?
Answer: Liber Historiae Francorum
The *Liber Historiae Francorum* is cited for describing Childebert III as a "famous man."
The founding of the monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel occurred during Childebert III's reign.
Answer: True
The founding of the monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel by Saint Aubert occurred in 708, during Childebert III's reign.
Following Childebert III's death, regions in northern Gaul began asserting their independence.
Answer: False
Following Childebert III's death, regions in *southern* Gaul, such as Burgundy, Aquitaine, and Provence, began asserting their independence, not regions in northern Gaul.
Saint Aubert, who founded Mont-Saint-Michel, was the Archbishop of Rouen.
Answer: False
Saint Aubert, who founded Mont-Saint-Michel, was the Bishop of Avranches, not the Archbishop of Rouen.
Duke Odo the Great led Aquitaine in its move towards independence after Childebert III's death.
Answer: True
Duke Odo the Great led Aquitaine in its move towards independence following the death of Childebert III.
The Archangel Michael is credited in tradition with prompting Saint Aubert to found Mont-Saint-Michel.
Answer: True
Tradition credits the Archangel Michael with prompting Saint Aubert to found the monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel.
Provence began to assert independence under Duke Odo the Great after Childebert III's death.
Answer: False
Provence began to assert independence under Antenor after Childebert III's death. Duke Odo the Great led Aquitaine's move towards independence.
Burgundy, under Bishop Savaric of Auxerre, began asserting independence after Childebert III's death.
Answer: True
Burgundy, under Bishop Savaric of Auxerre, began asserting independence after Childebert III's death.
What significant event occurred in 708 during Childebert III's reign?
Answer: The founding of the monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel
The founding of the monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel by Saint Aubert occurred in 708, during Childebert III's reign.
Which region asserted its independence under Duke Odo the Great following Childebert III's death?
Answer: Aquitaine
Duke Odo the Great led Aquitaine in its move towards independence following the death of Childebert III.
Which of the following was NOT a region that asserted independence after Childebert III's death?
Answer: Neustria
Burgundy, Aquitaine, and Provence asserted independence after Childebert III's death. Neustria is not mentioned in this context.
Who did tradition credit with urging Saint Aubert to found the monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel?
Answer: The Archangel Michael
Tradition credits the Archangel Michael with urging Saint Aubert to found the monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel.
Who was Provence under during its move towards independence after Childebert III's death?
Answer: Antenor
Provence began to assert independence under Antenor after Childebert III's death.
What was the political consequence in southern Gaul after Childebert III died in 711?
Answer: Regions began asserting their independence.
After Childebert III died in 711, regions in southern Gaul began asserting their independence.