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Which of the following statements best identifies the sequence of events that led to Charlemagne becoming Holy Roman emperor? (1 point)

Responses (Options)
( ) After succeeding his father as king of the Franks, Charlemagne inherited the title of emperor of Rome.  

( ) After granting refuge to Pope Leo III, Charlemagne was crowned by the pope himself as emperor of Rome.  

( ) After creating centers of learning in western Europe, Charlemagne became emperor of Rome.  

( ) After defeating the Lombards in 772, Charlemagne was officially recognized as emperor of Rome.

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( ) After granting refuge to Pope Leo III, Charlemagne was crowned by the pope himself as emperor of Rome.

Explanation: In 799 Pope Leo III fled to Charlemagne for protection; Charlemagne restored him to power in Rome and on Christmas Day 800 the pope crowned Charlemagne Emperor of the Romans.