King Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII

In the Middle Ages, a power struggle ensued between the king and the pope over who held authority over the church and the crowning of kings. Pope Gregory VII decreed that kings could not interfere in church matters, angering King Henry IV, who had traditionally appointed bishops. This led to mutual excommunications. Eventually, Henry sought forgiveness, leading to the Concordat of Worms, an agreement that delineated the powers of the pope and the king, allowing the pope to appoint bishops and the king to appoint nobles. This brought temporary peace but hinted at future conflicts.

What was the main point of contention between the king and the pope in the Middle Ages?

• Who should build castles

• Who should collect taxes

• Who should have authority over the church

• Who should control the army

What did Pope Gregory VII decree regarding the interference of kings in church matters?

• Kings could appoint bishops

• Kings could not interfere in church matters

• Kings could collect church taxes

• Kings could build churches

Why was King Henry IV angry with Pope Gregory VII's decree?

• He wanted to collect church taxes

• He had always appointed bishops and needed their support

• He wanted to build more churches

• He wanted to crown the pope

What did King Henry IV declare about Pope Gregory VII?

• He should collect taxes

• He should be king

• He was no longer pope

• He was the best pope

What was Pope Gregory VII's response to King Henry IV's declaration?

• He declared war

• He ignored it

• He asked for peace

• He declared Henry IV was no longer king

What was the consequence of King Henry IV's excommunication?

• He declared war

• He became pope

• He had to leave the church and was no longer accepted

• He built a new church

How did King Henry IV seek forgiveness from Pope Gregory VII?

• By sending a letter

• By going to Gregory's castle barefoot in the snow

• By declaring peace

• By building a church

What was the Concordat of Worms?

• An agreement that only the pope could appoint bishops and only kings could appoint nobles

• A declaration of war

• A peace treaty

• A tax agreement

What was the expected outcome of the Concordat of Worms?

• New church buildings

• Increased taxes

• Temporary peace followed by potential conflict

• Permanent peace

What did the king and the pope agree on despite their conflicts?

• They should both collect taxes

• The name of the agreement was silly

• They should both appoint bishops

• They should both build churches