What Is Suggested by the Fact That Charlemagne Selected Aachen

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is suggested by the fact that Charlemagne selected Aachen as the location for his court?

• A)He was concerned with symbolism more than practicality.
• B)He needed a centrally located capital.
• C)He wanted to be close to aristocratic families.
• D)Aachen was the largest city in the West,which added to Charlemagne's prestige.
• E)He wanted to retire to a well-known Christian shrine.

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Definitions:

Group Polarization

A phenomenon where discussions within a group lead to the adoption of more extreme positions or attitudes than the members initially had.

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