Medieval Europe and the Church

One tool a pope could use to force a political leader to submit to his commands was the threat of __death / excommunication__, or banishment from the Church.

Which of the following methods did Otto I use to gain power? Select the two correct answers.

• seeking help from the clergy

• invading Italy on the pope's behalf

• increasing the strength of the nobles

• seeking alliances with fellow German princes

Why was Henry IV excommunicated?

• He banned the practice of lay investiture.

• He vetoed the appointment of a bishop.

• He ordered the pope to step down.

How were German rulers different from French and English kings of the same period?

• They controlled fewer royal lands to use as a base of power.

• They established a strong central authority.

• They refused to clash with the pope.

• They ruled over a unified area.

Who was crowned as the first Holy Roman Emperor?

Who defeated Fredrick at the Battle of Legnano

Compromise is reached in which the emperor has veto power over appointment of a bishop, but only the Church can grant a bishop the symbols of Church office according to the