Question

Which of the following provides effective reasoning that explains why the title of Holy Roman Empire was largely a symbolic source of authority?(1 point) Responses It did not have its own military and was extremely fragmented. It did not have its own military and was extremely fragmented. It was given by the Byzantine ruler and he had very little power. It was given by the Byzantine ruler and he had very little power. It was closely aligned with the Eastern Orthodox Church. It was closely aligned with the Eastern Orthodox Church. It was created in 400 CE and had very little power when Charlemagne inherited it.

Answer 1

The most effective reasoning that explains why the title of Holy Roman Empire was largely a symbolic source of authority is:

It did not have its own military and was extremely fragmented.

This statement captures the essence of the empire's lack of central power, as the Holy Roman Empire was characterized by a complex system of decentralized authority and numerous semi-independent states, which diminished its actual influence and power, making the title more symbolic than practical.