7th Grade Topic 2 Les 1

The struggle between Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII revolved around the question of who had the right to

• select a successor to the Holy Roman emperor.

• appoint bishops in the Holy Roman Empire.

• serve as head of the Roman Catholic Church.

• grant fiefs to Catholic bishops.

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

• was no longer considered part of the Church.

• lost his throne

• would be put to death by the papal court.

• had to give up his property and land.

The Ottonian kings claimed to be successors to

• the pope.

• the Roman emperors.

• the Byzantine emperors.

• Henry IV.

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

• appoint Church officials.

• name their own successors.

• create a Christian empire.

• grant fiefs to bishops.

The monarchy in France was made strong by

• Henry IV.

• Otto the Great.

• Philip II.

• Gregory.

What was the main issue in the struggle between Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII?

• Investiture Controversy

• Great Schism

• War of the Roses

• Hundred Years' War

What was the consequence of Henry IV being excommunicated by the Pope?

• Henry IV was unable to receive the sacraments or participate in religious ceremonies.

• Henry IV was exiled from Europe.

• Henry IV was stripped of his title and lands.

• Henry IV was banished from his kingdom.

What factors contributed to the strength of the monarchy in France?

• Decentralization of power, lack of control over the military, opposition from the nobility, and the divine right theory.

• Centralization of power, lack of control over the military, opposition from the nobility, and the divine right theory.

• Centralization of power, control over the military, opposition from the nobility, and the social contract theory.

• Centralization of power, control over the military, support from the nobility, and the divine right theory.

What were the major achievements of the Ottonian kings?

• Promotion of Islam, establishment of the Byzantine Empire, expansion of French territory, and development of a weak centralized government.

• Promotion of Buddhism, establishment of the Ottoman Empire, expansion of Italian territory, and development of a feudal system.

• Establishment of the Holy Roman Empire, promotion of Christianity, expansion of German territory, and development of a strong centralized government.

• Promotion of Hinduism, establishment of the British Empire, expansion of Spanish territory, and development of a democratic government.

How did the Concordat of Worms impact the authority of Holy Roman emperors?

• It established a compromise between the Holy Roman emperors and the papacy.

• It had no impact on the authority of Holy Roman emperors.

• It abolished the authority of Holy Roman emperors.

• It increased the authority of Holy Roman emperors.