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Chapter 18, Section 1: Popes and KingsObjective: Describe how popes and kings fought for power, leading a permanent spilt in the church.Popes and Kings Rule Europe56388007620The Power of KingsState of Europe?Many smaller kingdoms with many kings, few who had power. The most powerful was the Holy Roman Empire, Britain, and France.How did they maintained order?Kings inherited the throne through their father. Nobles would rebel, but warfare and alliances kept them from overthrowing them.00The Power of KingsState of Europe?Many smaller kingdoms with many kings, few who had power. The most powerful was the Holy Roman Empire, Britain, and France.How did they maintained order?Kings inherited the throne through their father. Nobles would rebel, but warfare and alliances kept them from overthrowing them.left12757The Power of the PopesWhy was the Pope so powerful?He was looked as god’s representative on earth. Everyone belonged to the church, so he had great power telling others how to live and pray.What kind of power did he have?Decided what was taught. Used a letter called a bull to explain church policy. He could also decide if someone was acting against the church.What was punishment for acting against the church?Excommunication, which was to be kicked out of the church. This was feared by many because if you were excommunicated you would not make it to heaven.Church and State?They also gained political power after Rome fell. Popes built huge palaces, became rich, and people looked to them for guidance, and started conflict vs Kings.00The Power of the PopesWhy was the Pope so powerful?He was looked as god’s representative on earth. Everyone belonged to the church, so he had great power telling others how to live and pray.What kind of power did he have?Decided what was taught. Used a letter called a bull to explain church policy. He could also decide if someone was acting against the church.What was punishment for acting against the church?Excommunication, which was to be kicked out of the church. This was feared by many because if you were excommunicated you would not make it to heaven.Church and State?They also gained political power after Rome fell. Popes built huge palaces, became rich, and people looked to them for guidance, and started conflict vs Kings.566737527305Holy Roman EmpireWhere did it come from?Charlemagne’s EmpireHow did it work?Pope approved the new emperor and people saw it as the rebirth of Rome. Emperors got their crown from elections by nobles, and sometimes the pope settled their debate.00Holy Roman EmpireWhere did it come from?Charlemagne’s EmpireHow did it work?Pope approved the new emperor and people saw it as the rebirth of Rome. Emperors got their crown from elections by nobles, and sometimes the pope settled their debate. 3933825257175Kings and Popes ClashWhat did they fight about?Popes wanted to be able to pick their own bishops, Kings wanted to pick bishops in their own country.Pope Gregory vs Emperor Henry1. Pope Gregory disapproved of the bishop Emperor Henry chose2. Emperor Henry thinks bishops should remove Gregory as Pope3. Pope excommunicates Henry, calls for him to be overthrownWhat happened?Henry traveled to Rome to beg for forgiveness for Gregory. Gregory refuses to see him from 3 days, while Henry is outside barefoot in the snow.Gregory accepts Henry’s apology and let him back in the Church.Result?The Pope Gregory showed he was more powerful than Henry (King). Battles continue from Popes vs Kings. The end agreement was the Pope could chose bishops, but they had to listen to the Emperor. Conflict continues.00Kings and Popes ClashWhat did they fight about?Popes wanted to be able to pick their own bishops, Kings wanted to pick bishops in their own country.Pope Gregory vs Emperor Henry1. Pope Gregory disapproved of the bishop Emperor Henry chose2. Emperor Henry thinks bishops should remove Gregory as Pope3. Pope excommunicates Henry, calls for him to be overthrownWhat happened?Henry traveled to Rome to beg for forgiveness for Gregory. Gregory refuses to see him from 3 days, while Henry is outside barefoot in the snow.Gregory accepts Henry’s apology and let him back in the Church.Result?The Pope Gregory showed he was more powerful than Henry (King). Battles continue from Popes vs Kings. The end agreement was the Pope could chose bishops, but they had to listen to the Emperor. Conflict continues.left282539Western vs Eastern Europe?Western Europe people thought popes should have the most religious power. Eastern Europeans thought bishops should make decisions. Popes wanted this to change, so they could have all the power.Pope Leo?Pope Leo wanted to restore all power to popes, so the Bishop of Constantinople, who wouldn’t recognize his power, was excommunicated.Effect? This created a split in the church-followers of Leo were the Roman Catholic Church. Followers of the Bishops were the Orthodox Church. Popes became very powerful00Western vs Eastern Europe?Western Europe people thought popes should have the most religious power. Eastern Europeans thought bishops should make decisions. Popes wanted this to change, so they could have all the power.Pope Leo?Pope Leo wanted to restore all power to popes, so the Bishop of Constantinople, who wouldn’t recognize his power, was excommunicated.Effect? This created a split in the church-followers of Leo were the Roman Catholic Church. Followers of the Bishops were the Orthodox Church. Popes became very powerfulPopes Fight for Power ................
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