Church Authority in Europe Answers

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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.

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 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.

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.

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