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Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as Holy Roman emperor. What did this indicate about the Catholic Church?
The Church wanted to give up its power to the emperor.
The Church had more faith in Charlemagne than in Pope Leo III.
The Church wanted to share power with the emperor.
The Church helped Charlemagne conquer much of Europe.
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The Church wanted to share power with the emperor.
Explanation: By crowning Charlemagne, the pope asserted the Church’s authority to legitimize secular rulers and formed a partnership: the Church gained political protection and influence, while Charlemagne gained religious legitimacy.
Explanation: By crowning Charlemagne, the pope asserted the Church’s authority to legitimize secular rulers and formed a partnership: the Church gained political protection and influence, while Charlemagne gained religious legitimacy.
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