Norman Kings relationship with the Church

What was the purpose of the papal banner given to William in 1066?

• To show the Pope's disapproval of William's actions

• To support William's claim and bless his invasion

• To declare war on the English Church

• To symbolize peace between the Church and William

Who was the Pope during William I's reign in 1066?

• Pope Gregory VII

• Pope Alexander II

• Pope Urban II

• Pope Innocent III

What was Pope Gregory VII's view on the Church's control?

• The Church should have less control than kings

• The Church should have more control than kings

• The Church should have equal control with kings

• The Church should have no control over kings

What was the main aim of William I regarding the English Church?

• To increase the number of English bishops

• To replace untrustworthy Englishmen with Normans

• To abolish the Church entirely

• To make the Church independent from Rome

What was the conflict between William Rufus and the Church about?

• The use of the papal banner

• The authority to make appointments in the Church

• The construction of new churches

• The translation of religious texts

What did Pope Gregory VII ban in 1078?

• The use of the papal banner

• Kings from appointing bishops and abbots

• The practice of penance

• The celebration of religious festivals

What was the trial of William of Saint-Calais related to?

• A dispute over land

• A conflict with the Pope

• A disagreement with the English Church

• A battle with the Normans

What was William Rufus's stance on the Pope's interference?

• He welcomed it

• He was indifferent

• He opposed it

• He encouraged it

When did Pope Urban II have a bad relationship with Rufus?

• 1085

• 1088-1099

• 1097

• 1103

What year did Anselm flee to Rome, further damaging the relationship between Rufus and the papacy?

• 1085

• 1097

• 1103

• 1107