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Who was proclaimed emperor in 962, leading to the birth of the Holy Roman Empire?
Who was proclaimed emperor in 962, leading to the birth of the Holy Roman Empire?
- Pope Gregory VII
- Emperor Henry IV
- Otto of Saxony (correct)
- Duke William of Normandy
Which event led to Emperor Henry IV's excommunication?
Which event led to Emperor Henry IV's excommunication?
- Absorption of Lombardy in north Italy
- Disobedience towards Pope Gregory VII (correct)
- Proclamation of Otto of Saxony as emperor
- Introduction of Norman style of political administration to England
Who invaded England in 1066, introducing the Norman style of political administration?
Who invaded England in 1066, introducing the Norman style of political administration?
- Duke William of Normandy (correct)
- Pope John XII
- Pope Gregory VII
- Hugh Capet
Which group ruled most of the Iberian peninsula from the eighth to the eleventh centuries?
Which group ruled most of the Iberian peninsula from the eighth to the eleventh centuries?
What was a key factor that led to the increase in agricultural productivity during the Middle Ages?
What was a key factor that led to the increase in agricultural productivity during the Middle Ages?
Which region received new foods through trade with the Islamic world?
Which region received new foods through trade with the Islamic world?
Which group dominated the trade of northern Europe during the Middle Ages?
Which group dominated the trade of northern Europe during the Middle Ages?
What was the main social role of guilds during the Middle Ages?
What was the main social role of guilds during the Middle Ages?
Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine and what contribution did she make during her time?
Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine and what contribution did she make during her time?
What was a significant change in diet in Europe that occurred after 1000 C.E.?
What was a significant change in diet in Europe that occurred after 1000 C.E.?
What was the impact of improved agricultural techniques during the Middle Ages?
What was the impact of improved agricultural techniques during the Middle Ages?
Which group was known as 'Those who pray' in the social structure of the Middle Ages?
Which group was known as 'Those who pray' in the social structure of the Middle Ages?
What was the role of troubadours in promoting chivalric values during the Middle Ages?
What was the role of troubadours in promoting chivalric values during the Middle Ages?
What was a key factor contributing to the increase in European population between 800 C.E. and 1300 C.E.?
What was a key factor contributing to the increase in European population between 800 C.E. and 1300 C.E.?
What characterized independent cities during the Middle Ages?
What characterized independent cities during the Middle Ages?
How did guilds contribute to the economy and society during the Middle Ages?
How did guilds contribute to the economy and society during the Middle Ages?
What was the significance of Pope Gregory VII's actions in the Investiture contest?
What was the significance of Pope Gregory VII's actions in the Investiture contest?
Which region saw the Norman invasion by Duke William in 1066, leading to the introduction of Norman-style political administration?
Which region saw the Norman invasion by Duke William in 1066, leading to the introduction of Norman-style political administration?
What characterized the economic growth in Europe during this period?
What characterized the economic growth in Europe during this period?
Which event led to Frederick Barbarossa relinquishing his rights in Lombardy?
Which event led to Frederick Barbarossa relinquishing his rights in Lombardy?
