Church Authority In Europe Quiz

22 August 2022
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One way church orders directly benefited the Church was by
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raising money for the Church
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Why did Henry IV beg the pope for forgiveness?
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He had few resources to fight off challengers.
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Which best explains why the Church was powerful?
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The pope had the authority to excommunicate anyone.
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Which statement best describes the relationship between the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire and the Church?
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The emperors needed the Church to maintain power.
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What compromise was reached at the Concordat of Worms?
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Henry V was allowed to veto the appointment of a bishop.
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Why did the Church sponsor universities?
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to teach clergy theology and canon law
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Why did church leaders oppose the practice of simony?
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They viewed it as a corruption of power.
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Why was Pope Leo III's crowning of Charlemagne significant?
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It established the Church as a political force.
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How did religion unify medieval society?
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by including all social classes in the religious community
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Why did Pope Gregory VII and Henry IV come into conflict?
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Henry IV believed he had the authority to appoint church officials.