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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.
declaring that Rome was holier than any other city.
C.
proving that the Pope was as powerful as the Byzantine emperor.
D.
establishing Christianity as the religion of Europe.
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By crowning Charlemagne the pope asserted the authority to confer imperial legitimacy — a claim that challenged Byzantine claims and showed the papacy's political power in Western Europe.
By crowning Charlemagne the pope asserted the authority to confer imperial legitimacy — a claim that challenged Byzantine claims and showed the papacy's political power in Western Europe.
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