“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.