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Rise of the Christian Church
world history
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History
10th Grade
03/09/2006

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Who is Charlemagne?
Definition
crowned "roman emperor"
strictly controlled nobles
encouraged education
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Who is Clovis?
Definition
converted to christ for his wife, built monasteries, unified land through common religion
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What did the church offer?
Definition
forgiveness
common rituals
set of rules
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Who is Otto I?
Definition
emperor of HOLY roman Empire, begins appointing clergy, gets into a bit of a tiff with the Pope
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Who is Henry IV?
Definition
argues with pope gregory VII about investiture
orders greg to step down
pope refuses and excommunicates
henry is all alone
so he cries like a little girl.
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What is the Concordat of Worms?
Definition
Pope Calixtus II and Emperor Henry V create compromise: church picks clergy but emperor can veto
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What is the Concordat of Worms?
Definition
Pope Calixtus II and Emperor Henry V create compromise: church picks clergy but emperor can veto
Term
What is simonY?
Definition
Sale of church positions.
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What is lay investiture?
Definition
giving church positions to untrained people.
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How did the church reform?
Definition
new order of monks
enforced rules
began tithing
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What is a tithe?
Definition
Money given to the church, usually 1/10 of what you own.
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