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

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By crowning Charlemagne the pope claimed the authority to create an emperor in the West, asserting papal power in secular affairs and challenging the Byzantine claim to sole imperial legitimacy.