How Did Charlemagne Attempt to Maintain Control Over Local Authorities

question 47

Multiple Choice

How did Charlemagne attempt to maintain control over local authorities?

• A)He required the eldest sons of local officials to live at court, where they could be watched and threatened if their fathers proved disloyal.
• B)He appointed officials who checked up on local officials and held courts to handle judicial and financial issues.
• C)He frequently traveled his domain, arriving at the homes of local officials without warning.
• D)He frequently rotated local officials among different localities to prevent the officials from forming bonds with the local people.