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Study Hint 1
Question: In the context of the Kingdom of the Lombards, the position of Duke is considered most significant for what reason?
Trivia Question Study Fact: Within the Kingdom of the Lombards, dukes held significant power as they traditionally elected the king, and the kingdom itself was structured as a collection of semi-autonomous duchies. Attempts to establish a hereditary monarchy were unsuccessful, reinforcing the dukes' central role in governance.
Trivia Question Explanation: The Lombard kingdom was uniquely structured with dukes holding considerable authority; they were the ones who chose the king, and the kingdom was divided into duchies with a high degree of self-governance.
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Study Hint 2
Question: In the context of the Kingdom of Italy (Lombard), the role of a Duke was primarily characterized by…
Trivia Question Study Fact: Within the Kingdom of the Lombards, dukes held significant power as they traditionally elected the king, and the kingdom itself was structured as a collection of semi-autonomous duchies. Attempts to establish a hereditary monarchy were unsuccessful, reinforcing the dukes' central role in governance.
Trivia Question Explanation: The highest-ranking aristocrats, the dukes, were responsible for electing the king of the Lombards, and efforts to create a hereditary monarchy consistently failed, demonstrating their continued influence.
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