Which Statement Best Characterizes Innocent III's Accomplishments

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which statement best characterizes Innocent III's accomplishments?

• A)He strengthened the power of the papacy of the church and its clergy.
• B)He was able to maintain a semblance of authority but in actuality owed his hold on the papacy to the will of European kings.
• C)He was ineffective in using his authority despite several attempts to influence European kings.
• D)He gave up much of the authority of the papacy to secular authorities in exchange for peace.
• E)He was able to establish power by demanding that European kings be his vassals.

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