A Long-Term Result of Boniface Anointing Pepin on Behalf of the Papacy

question 37

Multiple Choice

A long-term result of Boniface anointing Pepin on behalf of the papacy was that:

• A)members of the Carolingian family regularly became popes.
• B)the Carolingians founded a new capital for their empire in Rome.
• C)first-born sons of the king henceforth became king automatically on the death of their father.
• D)the pope became directly responsible for the welfare of the Carolingian empire.
• E)the power of kings was theoretically limited.

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Definitions:

Old Testament Kings

Rulers mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible, such as David and Solomon, who were significant for their leadership and contributions to Jewish history.

French Church Portals

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French Crusaders

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Ancestors of Christ

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