AP US History

Category - History

Which of the following statements about the Holy Roman Empire during the late medieval period is true?
  1. The Holy Roman Empire was comprised of almost 200 smaller states, many of them autonomous.
  2. It was governed by the pope in Rome.
  3. It was the most centralized monarchy existing in all of Europe.
  4. It formed a long alliance with the Ottoman Turks.
Explanation
Answer - A - During the late medieval period, the Holy Roman Empire was comprised of almost 200 smaller states, many of them autonomous.
Key Takeaway: In the late medieval period, the population of the Holy Roman Empire was comprised of many different people and was actually quite decentralized. Although its people shared a historical memory of ancient Rome and a common religion, the Empire was not governed from Rome.
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