15. The Roman Catholic Church issued a decree in 1080 CE. It was directed at the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV, who was appointing religious officials without approval from the church. The decree stated that any non-religious power or person who appointed church officials would be excommunicated from the church. It also warned rulers that such actions would displease God and result in suffering.

Question

How did this church decree affect the actions of European monarchs?

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Responses

European monarchs appointed bishops to political offices.
European monarchs appointed bishops to political offices.

European monarchs removed church leaders.
European monarchs removed church leaders.

The decree weakened the power of European monarchs.
The decree weakened the power of European monarchs.

The decree allowed monarchs to be appointed as bishops.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The decree weakened the power of European monarchs.

This decree highlighted the conflict between church authority and royal authority, and it underscored the Church's power to excommunicate rulers, which ultimately limited the ability of monarchs to appoint church officials without ecclesiastical approval.