The correct answer is D) He was large but not overly tall, with a merry face.
The other options of the question were A) He was shorter than average but appeared to have a scholarly face. B) He was extremely tall, muka taller than average, with a serious face. C) He was of average height and build, with a serious face.
The reading described Charles’s physical appearance as "He was large but not overly tall, with a merry face."
We are talking about Charlemagne, better known as Charles the Great. He was one of the greatest Franks and conquered a large portion of Western European territories. He supported the church and the pope, and everywhere he conquered, he forced people to convert to Christianity. Indeed, the relationship with the church was so good that Pope Leo III crown Charles as the emperor. This act increased the power and presence of the Catholic Church over Europe.
