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Who was chosen by an election of the various princes within the Holy Roman Empire to become the Holy Roman emperor?
Who was chosen by an election of the various princes within the Holy Roman Empire to become the Holy Roman emperor?
- The Pope
- Secular rulers (correct)
- Cardinals
- High-ranking bishops
What was the decree called that declared that secular rulers would no longer have a role in deciding who would be the next pope?
What was the decree called that declared that secular rulers would no longer have a role in deciding who would be the next pope?
- Investiture Controversy
- Dictatus papae
- Concordat of Worms
- Nomine Domini (correct)
Who believed in the complete autonomy of the church, the pope, and its bishops?
Who believed in the complete autonomy of the church, the pope, and its bishops?
- King Henry IV
- Rudolf of Rheinfelden
- Clement III
- Pope Gregory VII (correct)
What was the rebellion against Emperor Henry IV called?
What was the rebellion against Emperor Henry IV called?
How was the Investiture Controversy resolved?
How was the Investiture Controversy resolved?
During the Early Middle Ages, what role did the Catholic Church play in the appointment of bishops?
During the Early Middle Ages, what role did the Catholic Church play in the appointment of bishops?
What was the significance of the term 'investiture' in relation to the appointment of bishops?
What was the significance of the term 'investiture' in relation to the appointment of bishops?
When did the Investiture Controversy take place?
When did the Investiture Controversy take place?
What was the main conflict during the Investiture Controversy?
What was the main conflict during the Investiture Controversy?
What was the Holy Roman Empire?
What was the Holy Roman Empire?
Who signed the agreement that ended the Investiture Controversy?
Who signed the agreement that ended the Investiture Controversy?
What did the emperor give up in the compromise?
What did the emperor give up in the compromise?
What did the emperor gain in the compromise?
What did the emperor gain in the compromise?
What was the emperor's role in the investiture of bishops?
What was the emperor's role in the investiture of bishops?
What was one of the important outcomes of the Investiture Controversy?
What was one of the important outcomes of the Investiture Controversy?
