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102100177Papacyoffice of the pope0
102100178Holy Roman EmpireLoose federation of mostly German states and principalities, headed by an emperor elected by the princes. It lasted from 962 to 1806.1
102100179Investiture Controversythe most significant conflict between secular and religious powers in medieval Europe. It began as a dispute in the 11th century between Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor, and the Pope Gregory VII concerning who would control appointments of church officials2
102100180Monasticism-prominently in religious life of almost all medieval Christian lands -Living in a religious community apart from secular society and adhering to a rule stipulating chastity, obedience, and poverty3
102100181Horse CollarHarnessing method that increased the efficiency of horses by shifting the point of traction from the animal's neck to the shoulders; its adoption favors the spread of horse-drawn plows and vehicles4
102100182Crusades-A series of holy wars from 1096-1270 AD undertaken by European Christians to free the Holy Land from Muslim rule. -1st success and the rest a failure -weakens the Byzantines -opens up trade5
102100183Pilgrimage-Journey to a sacred shrine by Christians seeking to show their piety, fulfill vows, or gain absolution for sins. -Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.6
102100184CanonsRules set by Councils of bishops to regulate priests and laypeople under their jurisdiction.7
102100185Concordat of WormsAgreement made by the Pope and Emperor over lay investiture, where Church could only appoint clergy but kings could veto8

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