Which of the Following Statements Explains Why Italy Remained Divided

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements explains why Italy remained divided at the end of the thirteenth century, as shown in this map?
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• A) Emperor Frederick II failed in his attempts to unify Italy under his rule.
• B) Venetian and Florentine merchants successfully fought off the pope.
• C) Muslim invasions from the south prevented unification.
• D) The papacy split, with one pretender in Avignon and one in Rome.

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