Question

question 13
read the following claim and answer the question below.
otto the great is the most important ruler in medieval german history.
which fact back justifies this claim?
a) otto the great defeated the carolingian empire, creating a lasting peace.
b) otto the great used catholic bishops as governors, setting up a political framework.
c) otto the great influenced french kingdoms, creating a tradition of foreign dominance.
d) otto the great defeated pope agapetus ii, setting a precedent for religious independence.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Otto the Great did not defeat the Carolingian Empire; the Carolingian Empire declined, and Otto built his own power. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Otto the Great used Catholic bishops as governors, which helped centralize power and establish a political framework in medieval Germany. This aligns with his role.
• Option 3: Otto the Great did not create a tradition of foreign domination over France; his focus was on Germany and the Holy Roman Empire. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Otto the Great clashed with Pope John XII (not Agapetus II) and later had a complex relationship, but the key political act was using bishops for governance, not primarily religious independence precedent. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. Otto the Great used Catholic bishops as governors, setting up a political framework