“The man who led the Franks to victory and so created modern Europe was Charles the Great. . . . [W]ithout Charles and the legend of Charles Europe would have had a different history and a different character.”
Which of Charlemagne’s accomplishments might this writer have had in mind in crediting Charlemagne with the creation of “modern Europe”? Select the two correct answers.
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Responses
He established a peace that lasted for centuries.
He established a peace that lasted for centuries.
He blocked the power of the popes.
He blocked the power of the popes.
He helped spread Christianity.
He helped spread Christianity.
He encouraged the creation of schools.
1 answer
The two accomplishments that the writer likely had in mind in crediting Charlemagne with the creation of "modern Europe" are:
These accomplishments contributed to the cultural and religious framework of Europe, helping to unify various regions under a common faith and promoting education and literacy, which were vital for the development of modern European society.
