Question
In 800, Charlemagne accepted the Pope's offer to be crowned Holy Roman Emperor. This act had the practical effect of
A.
recognizing Charlemagne as the true head of the Catholic Church.
B.
proving that the Pope was as powerful as the Byzantine emperor.
C.
declaring that Rome was holier than any other city.
D.
establishing Christianity as the religion of Europe.
A.
recognizing Charlemagne as the true head of the Catholic Church.
B.
proving that the Pope was as powerful as the Byzantine emperor.
C.
declaring that Rome was holier than any other city.
D.
establishing Christianity as the religion of Europe.
Answers
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The correct answer is **B. proving that the Pope was as powerful as the Byzantine emperor.**
Charlemagne's coronation by the Pope in 800 symbolized a significant shift in the balance of power between the Church and the state. It demonstrated the Pope's authority to confer legitimacy and power, effectively elevating the Pope's status to that of a ruler and placing him on par with the Byzantine Emperor, which helped to solidify the role of the papacy in European politics.
Charlemagne's coronation by the Pope in 800 symbolized a significant shift in the balance of power between the Church and the state. It demonstrated the Pope's authority to confer legitimacy and power, effectively elevating the Pope's status to that of a ruler and placing him on par with the Byzantine Emperor, which helped to solidify the role of the papacy in European politics.