"The man led the Franks to victory and so created modern Europe was Charles the Great......[W]ithout Charles the legend of Charles Europe would have had a different history and a different character."

Whish of Charlemagne's accomplishments might this writer have had in mind in crediting Charlemagne with the creation of "modern Europe"? Select the two correct answers.
1. He established a peace that lasted for centuries.
2. He blocked the power of the pope.
3. He helped spread Christianity.
4. He encouraged the creation of schools.

The two correct answers are:

3. He helped spread Christianity.
4. He encouraged the creation of schools.