How did Philip's reign affect the Hohenstaufen dynasty?
It initiated the dynasty
It expanded the dynasty
It weakened the dynasty
It maintained the status quo of the dynasty
Answer
Philip maintained the status quo of the Hohenstaufen dynasty by continuing to fight the Lombard League and by consolidating his power in Germany. He was able to secure the election of his son Frederick as king of Germany in 1212, which ensured the continuity of the Hohenstaufen dynasty.
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