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Why did Henry IV beg the pope for forgiveness?

A
He wanted to gain more control as emperor.
B
He had few resources to fight off challengers.
C
He recognized that he had committed a sin.
D
He realized the great power of the Church.
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Which statement best describes the relationship between the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire and the Church?

A
The emperors viewed the Church as an adversary.
B
The emperors needed the Church to maintain power.
C
The emperors relied on the Church to help control wealth.
D
The emperors worked with the Church to build a central government.
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What was the major effect of the Great Schism?

A
The Church elected a new pope.
B
The Church was permanently weakened.
C
The Church instituted widespread reforms.
D
The Church had a lengthy conflict with a king.
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Which best describes the primary cause of the Great Schism?

A
An Italian was elected pope.
B
The papacy was moved to Avignon.
C
The French elected their own pope.
D
An Italian monarch appointed bishops.
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How did Otto I gain support from many Church bishops?

A
by choosing a Pope who supported him
B
by conquering vast areas of land in Europe
C
by using the power of lay investiture
D
by practicing simony to sell positions of power
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Why did Pope Gregory VII and Henry IV come into conflict?

A
Henry IV tried to force the pope to relinquish his position.
B
Pope Gregory VII wanted Henry IV to resign as emperor.
C
Henry IV believed he had the authority to appoint church officials.
D
Pope Gregory VII believed that only he could act on behalf of God.
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One way church orders directly benefited the Church was by

A
administering the sacraments.
B
raising money for the Church.
C
encouraging members to care for others.
D
providing a place for devout individuals to serve.
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Why was Pope Leo III’s crowning of Charlemagne significant?

A
It established the Church as a political force.
B
It proved that the Church could make political decisions.
C
It indicated that the pope had more power than monarchs.
D
It showed that the pope was ruling the Holy Roman Empire.
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Why was the king of France more powerful than the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire?

A
The king was elected to his position.
B
The king was able to share his authority.
C
The king relied on his nobles for defense .
D
The king created a centralized government.
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Which best explains why the Church was powerful?

A
The pope could crown an emperor.
B
The Church made everyone feel equal.
C
The Church was a religious and social center.
D
The pope had the authority to excommunicate anyone.

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