Church Authority in Europe

Question 1

One way church orders directly benefited the Church was by

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raising money for the Church.

Question 2

Why was Thomas Aquinas important to the Church?

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He was a scholar who wrote to defend religious ideals.

Question 3

Which best describes the primary cause of the Great Schism?

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The French elected their own pope.

Question 4

Why did Henry IV beg the pope for forgiveness?

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He realized the great power of the Church.

Question 5

Why was Pope Leo III’s crowning of Charlemagne significant?

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It established the Church as a political force.

Question 6

What was the major effect of the Great Schism?

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The Church was permanently weakened.

Question 7

What was medieval canon law?

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rules governing the behavior of members of the Christian church

Question 8

Which best explains why the Church was powerful?

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The pope had the authority to excommunicate anyone.

Church Authority in Europe Answers