A source-book of ancient history - The Search For Mecca

Crowned Emperor 583
the intention of the Pope, he would not have entered the
church on that day, great festival though it was.
He bore very quietly the displeasure of the Roman Reference
Em{)erors, who were exceedingly indignant at his assump-
emperors at
tion of the Imperial title, and overcame their suUenness nopig^/^"^'"
by his great magnanimity, in which, without doubt, he
greatly excelled them, sending them frequent embassies,
and styling them his brothers in his letters to them.
STUDIES
1. What is the Koran? What is the Mohammedan idea of God?
What is the command of the Koran as to unbeUevers? What idea
of heaven does it present?
2. Describe the "Do-Nothing" kings.
3. Summarize the conquests of Charlemagne. What were his relations
with other states? What seems to have been the political
condition of the world at this time? What public works did Charlemagne
build?
4. Describe his appearance and habits.
5. What was the extent of his education? What was his religious
character?
6. Give an account of his relations with Rome and the Pope.
What were the circumstances of his coronation? Why should the
eaistern emperors be indignant at this event? Who was the author
of this selection, and how did he get his information?
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