Which of the following aided the Carolingians in their rise to power?
A) Their bloody suppression of the Merovingian Revolt
B) Charles Martel’s defeat by the Arabs in 733
C) The eradication of rival noble families
D) The backing of powerful episcopal and monastic churchmen.
E) Alliances with Muslim leaders in Spain
Ans: D
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