Question

The investiture struggle in the Holy Roman Empire __________.
A) led to the calling of the Crusades
B) weakened the power of its emperors
C) unified the empire under a strong ruler
D) caused the Protestant Reformation

Answer 1

The investiture struggle occurred in Europe during the 11th and 12th centuries. The controversy arose when Roman Popes challenged the authority of European governments that exerted their authority to govern church appointments. The conflict between the Church and European governments actually led to five decades of fighting. [ask.com]

Answer 2

so, i think D

Answer 3

investiture has nothing to do with the Crusades or the Reformation.
So did the struggle weaken or strengthen the emperors?

The struggle was between Henry IV a king and Gregory VII a pope.

So head of state vs. head of church. Both gave it there best shot to have the other guy excommunicated. Henry lost support of his nobles and had to humiliate himself and admit that the Pope had more power.

Pope wins, Emperor is weakened.

Looks like a great example of why separation of church and state is a good idea.

Answer 4

the answer is b (: