the church wields power questions?

How did gregory i increase the political power of the pope?

+ He held councils for change in liturgy. His most significant completion was the burning of the Latin Vulgate Bible and creating the King James Version in order to make sure that all countries had the same Bible. He also made it necessary for kings and emperors to visit the Vatican every two years so he can make sure they are loyal.

what was the significance of the pope declaring Charlemagne emperor ??

+ It showed that the pope was a very powerful person. With Charlemagne a Christian, the pope could convert people faster. It also shows that the pope is really respected.

which invading peoples caused turmoil in Europe during the 800's ???

+ The Egyptian Jihadist Horde under the leadership of Annuyan Halumi invaded Europe from the north. They built a fleet of over 3,000 ships, sailed down the Nile and around Africa to Sweden so their attack could be a surprise. Since all the European forces were defending the South, the Egyptians destroyed much of northern Europe.

what exchange took place between lords and vassals under the feudal system??

+ Lords provided vassals with wives and vassal had to produce at least two males: one for the vassal and one for the lord. Furthermore, the Lords gave vassals cattle (horses, cows, and sheep) so that the vassals can sell the goods (milk, beef, wool) for profit.

what duties did the lord of manor and his serfs owe one another??

+ The Lord of the Manor was in charge of giving serfs their payroll and jobs. He paid their income taxes free of charge as long as they signed a contract every ten years stating that they would not leave to another manor. The serfs were the Lord of the Manors workers.

briefly describe the stage of becoming a knight ??

+ Becoming a knight began with a young boy around 7 or 8 studying as a Page. At the age of 11 they would be a Squire and serve under a knight. To become a knight, the Squire had to spend a month in Siberia. They had to either control an untamed horse or kill a wolf in order to study for a knight.

what were common subject of troubadour's songs during the middle ages ??

+ The most common subject of troubadour's songs was loyalty to their master. The songs praised masters and condemned people who rebelled against their masters.

what was gelasiu's tow swords theory ??

+ I have no idea what this is.

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