Charlemagne was better able to assert his religious and political power across western Europe by gaining the support of the Catholic pope. This alliance strengthened his authority and legitimized his rule, as he was crowned Emperor by Pope Leo III in 800 AD, which symbolized the connection between the church and state.
How was Charlemagne better able to assert his religious and political power across western Europe? (1 point)(1 point)
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by sponsoring translations of the Bible into Latin.
by sponsoring translations of the Bible into Latin.
by allowing his grandsons to divide his empire to better rule.
by allowing his grandsons to divide his empire to better rule.
by gaining the support of the Catholic pope.
by gaining the support of the Catholic pope.
by protecting Europe from a Muslim invasion.
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