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The Holy Roman Empire and the Church. Do Now (U6D6) February 6, 2014. What is the significance of King John signing the Magna Carta in 1215? How did this affect the power of the King in England? Answer on your do now index card. A MAJOR THEME.
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Do Now (U6D6)February 6, 2014 • What is the significance of King John signing the Magna Carta in 1215? How did this affect the power of the King in England? • Answer on your do now index card
A MAJOR THEME • POLITICAL CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE AGES (1000-1200) • FAILURE OF HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE TO UNITE • LAY INVESTITURE CONTROVERSY • POPE GREGORY VII vs. HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR HENRY IV
THE MAJOR KINGDOMS OF EUROPE IN 1000 • Kingdom of England • Kingdom of France • Holy Roman Empire • Made up of smaller kingdoms
Terms to Understand • Vassal: a person (lord) who receives land based on loyalty to a king • Fief: the actual land granted to a person for loyalty
PQ 1 • Why did Holy Roman emperors fail to build a unified state in Germany?
PQ2 • How did power struggles and rivalry in Germany affect popes and emperors?
LAY INVESTITURE HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR HENRY IV POPE GREGORY VII
Summary Question • What powers did the Catholic Church have during its height between 1000-1200?