HISTORY
MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN EUROPE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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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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Detailed explanation-1: -What major issue did kings and popes disagree on? Disagreements grew between popes and kings over who had greater authority. In 1073 Pope Gregory VII and Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV fought over this issue. Henry wanted to keep his power to name high-ranking Church officials called bishops.
Detailed explanation-2: -In 1073, however, Pope Gregory VII restricted its use to the bishop of Rome, confirming a practice that had existed since the 9th century. According to the Annuario Pontificio, the papal annual, there have been more than 260 popes since St. Peter, traditionally considered the first pope.
Detailed explanation-3: -The history of the papacy from 1046 to 1216 was marked by conflict between popes and the Holy Roman Emperor, most prominently the Investiture Controversy, a dispute over who-pope or emperor-could appoint bishops within the Empire.