Read the quote about Charlemagne. “The man who led the Franks to victory and so created modern Europe was Charles the Great. . . . [W]ithout Charles and the legend of Charles Europe would have had a different history and a different character.” Which of Charlemagne’s accomplishments might this writer have had in mind in crediting Charlemagne with the creation of “modern Europe”? Choose the TWO correct answers. A. He established a peace that lasted for centuries. B. He blocked the power of the popes. C. He helped spread Christianity. D. He encouraged the creation of schools.
