1. Conflict in the Middle Ages
Types of Conflict:
Betw. Church and Political Leaders
Betw. Church leaders
Betw. Political Leaders

2. Conflict 1: East-West Schism (Background)
Carolingian dynasty in France converts to Christianity.
Charlemagne is crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope in (controls areas in Germany and some in Italy, but not Rome)

5. Conflict 1: East-West Schism
Tensions build between Christians in West and Christians in East (Byzantine Empire)
The East splits from the Catholic Church in 1054, and calls itself the Eastern Orthodox Church. This is known as the East-West Schism.
Schism=split

6. Conflict #2: Investiture Controversy
Controversy over whether the Pope or the king would name (invest) powerful local church officials, such as bishops.
Major Question: Can the Pope overthrow the emperor? Can the emperor overthrow the Pope?

7. Conflict #3: Magna Carta

8. Conflict #4: Western Schism
For about 40 years, several men simultaneously claim to be the true pope—ended by a decision in 1418.

9. Conflict #5: Hundred Years’ War
116 Year War ( ) between France and England for control of France. [English kings are the closest relatives of the last French King)