RELIGIONS
CHRISTIANITY
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Question
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Why did the pope choose Charlemagne, a Frankish king, to be emperor?
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because Charlemagne was the most powerful king in Europe
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because Charlemagne threatened to destroy Rome if he wasn’t crowned emperor
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because Charlemagne had defended Rome against invaders
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -As a way to acknowledge Charlemagne’s power and reinforce his relationship with the church, Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne emperor of the Romans and first ruler of the vast Holy Roman Empire on December 25, 800, at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
Detailed explanation-2: -Charlemagne agreed to protect Pope Leo III because the Pope had swore an oath to him, effectively making him weaker than Charlemagne.
Detailed explanation-3: -Charlemagne’s Rise to Power The expanded Frankish state he founded is called the Carolingian Empire. Charlemagne is considered to be the greatest ruler of the Carolingian Dynasty because of the achievements he made during what seemed like the very middle of the Dark Ages.
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