Topic 3: Decline in Medieval Society Review Test

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The struggle between Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII revolved around the question of who had the right to appoint bishops in the Holy Roman Empire.

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appoint bishops in the Holy Roman Empire.

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When the Pope excommunicated Henry IV, it meant that the emperor

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was no longer considered part of the Church.

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The Ottonian kings claimed to be successors to

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the Roman emperors.

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The Concordat of Worms was a compromise that allowed Holy Roman emperors to

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grant fiefs to bishops.

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The monarchy in France was made strong by

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Philip II.

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Why did conflict arise between Henry II and Thomas Becket? Options: Henry refused to appoint Becket as archbishop of England., Henry resisted the Norman invasion of England., Becket refused to recognize Henry as king., Becket supported the authority of the Church over the monarchy.

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Becket supported the authority of the Church over the monarchy.

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The Magna Carta was intended to protect the rights of

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the English barons.

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English common law developed from: actions of Parliament, decrees of English monarchs, custom and judges’ decisions, Roman law.

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custom and judges’ decisions.

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A writ of habeas corpus protects people from

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secret arrest and imprisonment.

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Under English law, a writ is issued by

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a court of law.