Question

1. choose four facts about charlemagne. he was the first duke to rule a duchy. he was a pope who ruled italy and germany. the pope proclaimed charlemagne the holy roman emperor. he invited scholars to teach leaders in his empire. he expanded the territory of the franks to form the carolingian empire. he expanded christianity by granting citizenship to followers of the roman catholic church. he gained power over the clergy by preventing their education.

Explanation:

• The first option is false: dukes existed before Charlemagne.
• The second option is false: Charlemagne was an emperor, not a pope.
• The third option is true: Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne Holy Roman Emperor in 800 CE.
• The fourth option is true: Charlemagne promoted education and brought scholars to his court (Carolingian Renaissance).
• The fifth option is true: He expanded Frankish lands to create the Carolingian Empire.
• The sixth option is true: He spread Christianity, including linking it to citizenship and rule.
• The seventh option is false: He supported clergy education, not restricted it.

Answer:

• The pope proclaimed Charlemagne the Holy Roman Emperor.
• He invited scholars to teach leaders in his empire.
• He expanded the territory of the Franks to form the Carolingian Empire.
• He expanded Christianity by granting citizenship to followers of the Roman Catholic Church.