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WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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The move to Avignon from Rome badly weakened the Church.
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true
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false
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -To escape the oppressive atmosphere, in 1309 Clement chose to move the papal capital to Avignon, which was the property of papal vassals at that time.
Detailed explanation-2: -Distressed by factionalism in Rome and pressed to come to France by Philip IV, Pope Clement V moved the papal capital to Avignon, which at that time belonged to vassals of the pope. In 1348 it became direct papal property.
Detailed explanation-3: -Map of the Papal states with the ecclesiastical enclave of Avignon in France. A total of seven popes reigned at Avignon, all French, and all under the influence of the French Crown. In 1376, Gregory XI abandoned Avignon and moved his court to Rome, arriving in January 1377.
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