Question

In the beginning of which century did the Holy Roman Empire come into existence in continental Europe?

• A. 7th century C.E.
• B. 8th century C.E.
• C. 9th century C.E.
• D. 10th century C.E.

Answer 1

The correct option is C 9th century C.E.

In the beginning of the 9th century A.D. (C.E.), a new institution called Holy Roman Empire came into existence in continental Europe. In 800 C.E., Charlemagne, the king of Franks, was the first Holy Roman Emperor to assume the title.