Church Authority in Europe

Why did Henry IV beg the pope for forgiveness?

• He wanted to gain more control as emperor.

• He realized the great power of the Church.

• He recognized that he had committed a sin.

• He had few resources to fight off challengers.

How did canon law differ from governmental law?

• Specific laws governed individual behavior.

• Everyone was expected to obey the law.

• The law included various beliefs of the Church.

• Wrongdoers were punished for breaking the law.

How did the monarch of France differ from the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire?

• The monarch was excommunicated by the pope.

• The monarch openly defied a decision by the pope.

• The monarch owed his power to his loyal nobles.

• The monarch had to compromise with the Church.

Why was the king of France more powerful than the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire?

• The king was elected to his position.

• The king was able to share his authority.

• The king relied on his nobles for defense .

• The king created a centralized government.

Why did church leaders oppose the practice of simony?

• They viewed it as a corruption of power.

• They wanted the income from selling positions.

• They resented the nobles who bought church positions.

• They believed too many people lacked religious commitment.

How did Otto I gain support from many Church bishops?

• by choosing a Pope who supported him

• by conquering vast areas of land in Europe

• by using the power of lay investiture

• by practicing simony to sell positions of power

Which best describes the primary cause of the Great Schism?

• An Italian was elected pope.

• The papacy was moved to Avignon.

• The French elected their own pope.

• An Italian monarch appointed bishops.

What compromise was reached at the Concordat of Worms?

• The pope allowed Henry V to choose some of his own bishops.

• Henry V acknowledged the total authority of the Church.

• The pope allowed Henry V to return to the Church as a loyal member.

• Henry V was allowed to veto the appointment of a bishop.

Which statement best describes the relationship between the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire and the Church?

• The emperors viewed the Church as an adversary.

• The emperors needed the Church to maintain power.

• The emperors relied on the Church to help control wealth.

• The emperors worked with the Church to build a central government.

What was the major effect of the Great Schism?

• The Church elected a new pope.

• The Church was permanently weakened.

• The Church instituted widespread reforms.

• The Church had a lengthy conflict with a king.