Urban’s Political Problems and Ambitions for the Papacy (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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Why did Emperor Alexius I appeal to Pope Urban II in 1095 rather than secular rulers?
Why did Emperor Alexius I appeal to Pope Urban II in 1095 rather than secular rulers?
Urban was both spiritual & political leader
What did investiture refer to in the Investiture Controversy?
What did investiture refer to in the Investiture Controversy?
Ceremony investing a bishop w/ new role
Who was Clement III in relation to Pope Urban II?
Who was Clement III in relation to Pope Urban II?
Antipope appointed by Henry IV
What role did Mathilda of Tuscany play in Urban's struggle for control?
What role did Mathilda of Tuscany play in Urban's struggle for control?
She provided crucial military support
What happened to Henry IV's son in 1095 that weakened Henry's position?
What happened to Henry IV's son in 1095 that weakened Henry's position?
He submitted to Urban at Cremona
Why was King Philip I of France excommunicated at the Council of Clermont in 1095?
Why was King Philip I of France excommunicated at the Council of Clermont in 1095?
He married Bertrada of Montfort adulterously
Which development showed 11th century popes saw themselves as monarchs?
Which development showed 11th century popes saw themselves as monarchs?
Reports of papal coronations from 1059
What did papal legate Adhemar do when crusaders captured Antioch in 1098?
What did papal legate Adhemar do when crusaders captured Antioch in 1098?
Restored control to Greek patriarch
What were the Peace of God and Truce of God designed to do?
What were the Peace of God and Truce of God designed to do?
Curb violence by warrior classes
According to Riley-Smith, what traditional role did Urban assume by calling the crusade?
According to Riley-Smith, what traditional role did Urban assume by calling the crusade?
Imperial function of defending Christendom