Using Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII, What Central Issue

question 66

Multiple Choice

Using Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII, what central issue was involved pertaining to the Investiture Controversy?

• A)The pope questioned the legitimacy of Henry's throne.
• B)Henry threatened to excommunicate the pope.
• C)The Church challenged the church appointments by laymen.
• D)Henry claimed that neither he nor the pope were divine.
• E)Henry claimed that layman and especially kings should appoint popes.

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