7.32 European Monarchs VS Catholic Church

This chart lists several common conflicts between European monarchs and one other group during the Middle Ages. Which group completes this chart?

• Catholic Leaders

• Foreign Traders

• Muslim Leaders

• Genghis Khan

Which idea is evident from this quote?

• Rules of war were determined by nobles and knights.

• The church had very little influence over people.

• The church had a large amount of political power.

• Kings had power to determine the time and location of a war.

This is a timeline of events important to Medieval Europe. Which event best completes this timeline?

• Pope Gregory VII excommunicated Henry IV from the Catholic Church.

• Henry IV became the first European monarch to control the Catholic Church.

• Pope Gregory VII led a reform movement within the Catholic Church.

• Henry IV was chosen as Pope Gregory VII's replacement as leader of the Catholic Church.

This is a quote from a letter written by Pope Gelasius I: "There are two powers by which this world is chiefly ruled: the sacred authority of the priesthood and the authority of kings." How did the idea expressed in this quote impact European society?

• It led to a period of political stability.

• It unified the monarchies of Europe.

• It increased tensions between monarchs and church leaders.

• It inspired the rise of democratic and representative governments.

After the fall of feudalism at the end of the Middle Ages, which form of government reemerged in Europe?

• democracy

• absolute monarchy

• communism

• oligarchy

Who led the Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?

• the Bishops

• the Pope

• the Archbishops

• the Rabbis

Why were most monarchies considered unlimited governments?

• There were no restrictions on the powers of monarchs.

• Monarchs were forced to create laws that were approved by the people.

• Judges and court officials defined the powers of the monarchs.

• Monarchs were unable to hold any political powers.

How did Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV view the relationship between monarchs and the Catholic Church?

• He believed that monarchs were chosen by God and should control the Church.

• He believed that monarchs should not be religious.

• He believed that monarchs should provide armies for the Church.

• He believed that monarchs were able to ban religions in their lands.

What was a result of the Concordat of Worms signed in 1122 CE?

• Elections were held to form a government.

• Peace was reached between warring states.

• An alliance was formed between military powers.

• A compromise was reached over control of church offices.

What was a result of Emperor Henry IV's visit to Pope Gregory VII in Canossa in 1077 CE?

• Henry was accepted back into the Church.

• Henry agreed to join the Crusades.

• Henry overthrew the pope.

• Henry gave up his throne.