OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Charlemagne 768-814 November 2020 question paper Y202

Which of the following was of greater importance in maintaining Charlemagne’s authority?

(i) The capitularies

(ii) His economic policies

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* ‘The Carolingian Renaissance came about as a result of the work of scholars.’ How far do

you agree?

Which of the following was the greater challenge to Charlemagne?

(i) The Avars

(ii) The Lombards

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* How important was the Church in Charlemagne’s administration?