1 Explain the role of Charlemagne in unifying Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire
Well he unified the people in Europe with religion. He made everyone become Catholic, and attacked the non-Catholics, because at the time there were a lot of different religions in Europe. He encouraged everyone to follow the Catholic teaching's and because of the work he put into this the Pope Leo the third crowned Charlemagne "Emperor of the Romans".
2 Identify the steps taken by Charlemagne to strengthen hies power
He first Encompassed himself with intelligent government officials. They were called "missi dominici" They acted as messengers to different lords throughout the kingdom for Charlemagne.
He made laws that were enforced throughout the kingdom and he also got judges to enforce these laws on a local level.
He also pushed for Christianity by sending missionaries throughout the kingdom he also helped the church establish Parishes (districts) throughout the kingdom. And each of the parishes had a priest. But the priest cost money so he made everyone pay a tithe 10% so he could pay for them.
3 Explain why Charlemagne's unifying influence in Europe did not last
I don't think it lasted that long because he sort of forced everyone to be Catholic and a lot of people didn't want to be so after he died and the male heirs each took a part of the empire, it wasn't united anymore and the people did whatever they wanted.
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