HISTORY
MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN EUROPE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Christian
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Catholic
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Once in power, Charlemagne sought to unite all the Germanic peoples into one kingdom, and convert his subjects to Christianity.
Detailed explanation-2: -For the Carolingians, the Christian religion was the means by which the Frankish kingdoms were to be united; faith and worship in Christ and allegiance to the Carolingian emperor. Christian missionaries were sent out across the lands to convert as many people as they could, ever with the cross in hand.
Detailed explanation-3: -Charlemagne helped bring Europe out of a state of devolution. He helped spread Christianity throughout his empire and ushered in what is known as the Carolingian Renaissance. This was a period of increased cultural activity, including the rise of literacy, architecture, and scriptural studies.
Detailed explanation-4: -Charlemagne spent the early part of his reign on several military campaigns to expand his kingdom. He invaded Saxony in 772 and eventually achieved its total conquest and conversion to Christianity. He also extended his dominance to the south, conquering the kingdom of the Lombards in northern Italy.