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The election of the pope during the 11th century was solely controlled by the clergy.
The election of the pope during the 11th century was solely controlled by the clergy.
False (B)
Simony refers to the practice of granting ecclesiastical positions in exchange for gifts.
Simony refers to the practice of granting ecclesiastical positions in exchange for gifts.
True (A)
Benedict IX became pope at the age of 12 and was known for promoting social reforms.
Benedict IX became pope at the age of 12 and was known for promoting social reforms.
False (B)
Pope Silvester II was known for his extensive scholarly interests, which led to suspicions of witchcraft.
Pope Silvester II was known for his extensive scholarly interests, which led to suspicions of witchcraft.
Ottone III was successful in establishing a strong partnership with Roman families throughout his reign.
Ottone III was successful in establishing a strong partnership with Roman families throughout his reign.
The sculptures at the Cathedral of San Lazzaro depict scenes of the Last Judgement and highlight the condemnation of Simon Magus.
The sculptures at the Cathedral of San Lazzaro depict scenes of the Last Judgement and highlight the condemnation of Simon Magus.
The bishops appointed during Ottone III's reign were primarily selected for their military loyalty rather than their religious qualifications.
The bishops appointed during Ottone III's reign were primarily selected for their military loyalty rather than their religious qualifications.
The cathedral sculptures attributed to Gislebertus were created in the late 15th century.
The cathedral sculptures attributed to Gislebertus were created in the late 15th century.
La simonia è il praticare vendite illegali di beni materiali.
La simonia è il praticare vendite illegali di beni materiali.
Benedetto IX divenne papa all'età di 12 anni ed era conosciuto per il suo potere politico.
Benedetto IX divenne papa all'età di 12 anni ed era conosciuto per il suo potere politico.
Ottone III sperava di essere un 'nuovo Costantino' durante il suo regno.
Ottone III sperava di essere un 'nuovo Costantino' durante il suo regno.
La figura del pontefice durante il periodo ottoniano era considerata molto potente e indipendente.
La figura del pontefice durante il periodo ottoniano era considerata molto potente e indipendente.
I vescovi dell'epoca venivano scelti principalmente per le loro qualità religiose.
I vescovi dell'epoca venivano scelti principalmente per le loro qualità religiose.
Le sculture della Cattedrale di San Lazzaro a Autun sono attribuite a Michelangelo.
Le sculture della Cattedrale di San Lazzaro a Autun sono attribuite a Michelangelo.
La rinascita economica e culturale dell'undicesimo secolo influenzò anche la vita religiosa.
La rinascita economica e culturale dell'undicesimo secolo influenzò anche la vita religiosa.
Durante la sua vita, Ottone III morì a causa di malattia a 50 anni.
Durante la sua vita, Ottone III morì a causa di malattia a 50 anni.
Flashcards
Simony
Simony
The practice of buying or selling positions of power or influence within the Church.
New monastic orders (XI-XII c.)
New monastic orders (XI-XII c.)
Religious communities formed in Europe during the 11th and 12th centuries to improve Church practices and spirituality.
Problems within the 11th-century Church
Problems within the 11th-century Church
Issues like simony (selling church offices), abuse of power, and lack of religious focus impacted the church.
Pope Sylvester II
Pope Sylvester II
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Ottone III dream
Ottone III dream
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Child Pope Benedict IX
Child Pope Benedict IX
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Ottonian structuring
Ottonian structuring
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Church Reform
Church Reform
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Chi era il papa Silvestro II?
Chi era il papa Silvestro II?
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Perché sorsero nuovi ordini monastici?
Perché sorsero nuovi ordini monastici?
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Qual era il sogno di Ottone III?
Qual era il sogno di Ottone III?
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Chi era Benedetto IX?
Chi era Benedetto IX?
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Come era la Chiesa nel XI secolo?
Come era la Chiesa nel XI secolo?
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Cosa successe a Ottone III?
Cosa successe a Ottone III?
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Come venivano concessi i posti ecclesiastici?
Come venivano concessi i posti ecclesiastici?
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Study Notes
Pope Sylvester II
- Pope Sylvester II (999-1003)
- Known as Gerbert of Aurillac
- Wide-ranging interests, some suspected of sorcery
- Chosen the name Sylvester to continue the ideas of Pope Sylvester I
- Collaborator and inspirer of the Pope
- Otto III's dream of a "new Constantine" was unsuccessful
Church Reform
- 11th century saw major economic, social and cultural changes
- Church reform impacted religious life
- Church became an aristocracy with great privileges and extravagance
- Simony (selling Church positions) became a widespread issue
- Bishops were often chosen for military ability and loyalty, not religious qualities
- Bishops often collected great sums of money before and after appointment
- Bishops compensated priests for services in payment
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