Question

Pope Gregory VII and the German emperor Henry IV fought over the issue of _________. Group of answer choices Lay investiture Canon Law Interdict Excommunication

Answer 1

Answer:

• Lay investiture

Explanation:

Known as “The Investiture Controversy”, it was a conflict between Pope Gregory VII and Emperor Henry IV in 1076, where they disputed over the right to appoint church officials. The king, for example, believed he had the right to appoint the bishops of the German church; so both fought the power to lay investiture.