Question

What hidden motive did Pope Leo III have in crowning Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor? (4 points) Group of answer choices The Church had the power to negotiate peace between feudal kingdoms. The Church now had the power to appoint and remove emperors. The emperor no longer had the power to appoint clergymen. The emperor was committed to send armies to fight in the Crusades.

Answer 1

The Church now had the power to appoint and remove emperors.

Step-by-step explanation:

This was massive, since the Papacy now had more power than many monarchies now, although the actions of Pope Leo III had an everlasting effect on Europe, sparking many more conflicts.