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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.
establishing Christianity as the religion of Europe.
B.
proving that the Pope was as powerful as the Byzantine emperor.
C.
recognizing Charlemagne as the true head of the Catholic Church.
D.
declaring that Rome was holier than any other city.

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B.

By crowning Charlemagne the pope asserted the papacy's authority to confer an imperial title in the West, creating a rival to the Byzantine emperor and increasing papal influence in secular affairs.