Ch 18 The Late Middle Ages

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Why did Medieval Christians fear excommunication?

those cast out from the church wouldn't get into heaven.

How did Holy Roman Emperors come into power?

They were elected by the empire's nobles.

Explain the Great Schism. Why did it begin?

Divided Christianity, creating western Catholicism and eastern orthodoxy. B

What did Pope Gregory VII and Emperor Henry IV disagree about?

They disagreed about who should elect bishop.

Why were the Crusades fought?

To gain control over Palestine.

Describe the power shift in the Late Middle Ages. Who previously had a lot of the power and whonow was gaining power?

Great nobles and their knights held a great deal of power. More and more power came into the hand of two types of leaders,popes and kings.