WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these best describes how Charlemagne changed Europe?
A
Charlemagne and King William conquered England at the battle of Hastings in 1066.
B
Charlemagne consolidated most of Western Europe as founder of the Holy Roman Empire.
C
Charlemagne was the leader of the Protestant Reformation and a friend of Martin Luther.
D
Charlemagne was the King of England and wanted to keep Europe separate from England.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Charlemagne changed Europe is best describes as Charlemagne consolidating most of Western Europe as the founder of the Holy Roman Empire. Thus the correct option is A. Who was Charlemagne? In the Carolingian dynasty, the ruler was Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which statement best describes how Charlemagne expanded his territory in Europe? B)He became king of the Franks and then conquered other lands. How was feudalism in medieval Europe a hierarchy?

Detailed explanation-3: -He fought the Avars, adding modern-day Hungary to his empire, and also fought against the Moors of Spain, gaining the northern part of Spain. Through these conquests Charlemagne united Europe and spread Christianity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Charlemagne has been called the “Father of Europe” (Pater Europae), as he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the classical era of the Roman Empire, as well as uniting parts of Europe that had never been under Frankish or Roman rule.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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