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What was the main reason for the opposition to Charlemagne's coronation in Constantinople?

  • Occupied with their own defenses

  • Religious differences

  • Political rivalry

  • Economic competition

Answer

The people of Constantinople mainly opposed Charlemagne's coronation because they were occupied with their own defenses. The Byzantine Empire was facing external threats, which left them unable to offer much opposition to Charlemagne's coronation.
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