Question
In 800, Charlemagne accepted the Pope's offer to be crowned Holy Roman Emperor. This act had the practical effect of
A.
proving that the Pope was as powerful as the Byzantine emperor.
B.
establishing Christianity as the religion of Europe.
C.
declaring that Rome was holier than any other city.
D.
recognizing Charlemagne as the true head of the Catholic Church.
A.
proving that the Pope was as powerful as the Byzantine emperor.
B.
establishing Christianity as the religion of Europe.
C.
declaring that Rome was holier than any other city.
D.
recognizing Charlemagne as the true head of the Catholic Church.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The practical effect of Charlemagne accepting the Pope's offer to be crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 was primarily:
A. proving that the Pope was as powerful as the Byzantine emperor.
This act symbolized the alliance between the Church and the state, as well as the Pope's authority in legitimizing political leaders, thereby enhancing the Pope's influence relative to other powers, including the Byzantine emperor.
A. proving that the Pope was as powerful as the Byzantine emperor.
This act symbolized the alliance between the Church and the state, as well as the Pope's authority in legitimizing political leaders, thereby enhancing the Pope's influence relative to other powers, including the Byzantine emperor.