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Read the following excerpt and answer the question: "To regain his power, Henry IV traveled to Canossa in 1077 to seek forgiveness from the Pope. He stood outside in the snow for three days before Gregory would meet with him." What does this event primarily demonstrate about the relationship between church and state during this period?

• The Pope's significant influence over medieval monarchs

• Henry IV's military strength

• The peaceful nature of medieval politics

• The weakness of the Catholic Church

According to the text, what was the primary reason for the Investiture Controversy between Pope Gregory VII and Emperor Henry IV?

• Disagreement over military control

• Dispute over who could appoint bishops

• Conflict about tax collection

• Debate over church architecture

What significant event occurred in the year 800?

• The Concordat of Worms was signed

• Henry IV traveled to Canossa

• Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor

• Pope Gregory VII became pope

Charlemagne's relationship with the church can best be described as:

• Completely antagonistic

• Mutually beneficial

• Non-existent

• Purely political

The Investiture Controversy was primarily a conflict over:

• Military control

• Trade routes

• Taxation rights

• The right to appoint bishops

Pope Gregory VII's concept of "papal supremacy" meant that:

• Kings should control the church

• The Pope should have ultimate authority

• Bishops should rule independently

• Local priests had more power

When Pope Gregory VII excommunicated Henry IV, the immediate consequence was:

• Henry's army became stronger

• The Pope lost his position

• Henry gained more supporters

• Henry lost support from his subjects

What was Pope Gregory VII's main goal during his papacy?

• To give monarchs more control over church appointments

• To maintain the status quo in church-state relations

• To reduce the church's influence in Europe

• To reform the church and strengthen papal authority

What was the main purpose of the Concordat of Worms in 1122?

• To give complete control to the emperor

• To establish a compromise between papal and royal powers

• To eliminate the role of bishops

• To start a new crusade

The relationship between church and state during the Middle Ages can best be described as:

• Completely separate institutions

• Always in harmony

• Complex and often conflicting

• Nonexistent