Question

The struggle between Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII revolved around the question of who had the right to

A. select a successor to the Holy Roman emperor.
B. appoint bishops in the Holy Roman Empire.
C. serve as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
D. grant fiefs to Catholic bishops.

Answer 1

Answer:

the answer is a) select bishops in the holy roman empire

Answer 2

As popes worked to increase their power, they often came into conflict with kings. For example, kings thought that they should be able to select bishops in their countries. But, popes argued that only they could choose religious officials. The verse between the kings and popes was practically the fight over choosing bishops and abbots for the countries.

The Roman Empire

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