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What did Pope Leo III do to reward Charlemagne for rescuing him and spreading

Christianity throughout his empire?
O Allowed him to practice lay investiture
O Crowned him "Emperor of the Romans"/Holy Roman Emperor
Called for a Crusade, or holy war
Gave Charlemagne control of the Papal States

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Pope Leo III rewarded Charlemagne by crowning him Emperor of the Romans/Holy Roman Emperor, strengthening Charlemagne's power and influence in his empire.


Step-by-step explanation:

Pope Leo III rewarded Charlemagne by crowning him "Emperor of the Romans"/Holy Roman Emperor. This event took place on December 25, 800. It symbolized a close relationship between the Church and the emperor, and it strengthened Charlemagne's power and influence in his empire.


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