Which One of the Following Helped Prevent the Unification of the Holy

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following helped prevent the unification of the Holy Roman Empire (Germany) ?

• A)the hereditary nature of German kingship
• B)the hereditary nature of German kingship and the practice of partible inheritance
• C)the establishment of independent German dukedoms
• D)the strong duchies of Swabia and Burgundy
• E)the sovereignty of Roman law

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Definitions:

Ingratiation

The deliberate use of deception to increase a target person's liking for us in hopes of gaining tangible benefits that the target person controls. Techniques such as flattery, expressing agreement with the target person's attitudes, and exaggerating one's own admirable qualities may be used.

Supplication

An impression management tactic that involves convincing a target person that you are needy and deserving.

Save Face

Refers to the efforts or actions taken by an individual or group to prevent embarrassment or maintain their reputation and dignity in front of others.

Social Rule

Conventions or guidelines that dictate the expected and acceptable behavior within a society or community.