Multiple choice

Pope Gregory VII, who came to power 1073, believed strongly that ______.

  1. popes should live in Avignon, rather than in Rome.

  2. the pope and the king should rule a country together.

  3. holy sacraments should be made available to everyone.

  4. popes should have more political power than kings.
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Explanation

Pope Gregory VII was a central figure in the Investiture Controversy, asserting that the papacy held supreme authority over secular rulers. He sought to reform the Church and liberate it from lay control, specifically challenging the power of kings to appoint clergy.

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