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Church Authority in Europe

Question 1 • NY-Global History and Geography I

What compromise was reached at the Concordat of Worms?

Answer
A
The pope allowed Henry V to choose some of his own bishops.
B
Henry V acknowledged the total authority of the Church.
C
The pope allowed Henry V to return to the Church as a loyal member.
D
Henry V was allowed to veto the appointment of a bishop.

Explanation

The Concordat of Worms (1122) settled the dispute over who could appoint bishops. The Church gained the right to invest bishops with spiritual authority, while the emperor retained a role in granting them secular authority and could be present when elections occurred. Thus, Henry V had a say in bishop appointments, described here as the ability to veto an appointment; the pope did not let him choose bishops outright.

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