World History A Topic 7 The Early Middle Ages

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What was the Investiture Crisis?

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On the surface, a conflict about the appointments of religious offices, was a powerful struggle for control over who held ultimate authority—the Holy Roman Emperor or the pope.

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Which BEST describes the role of the pope after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire?

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a source of authority and continuity throughout Europe

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What was the significance of Charles Martel’s involvement at the Battle of Tours?

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His victory curtailed the spread of Muslim caliphates or empires into western Europe.

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How did Charlemagne affect the Holy Roman Empire?

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He expanded the size to control present-day France, Germany, and surrounding regions.

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How did European culture benefit MOST directly from Christian monasticism?

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Monks copied and preserved ancient texts and learning.