1. Gifted 4/9 You will take notes and create facial expressions to understand the power of the Church and the reforms which led to conflict between Church and state.

2. Stricter rules 910 AD Duke of Aquitaine founds monastery in Cluny
Wanted to only be subject to the Pope
Strictly follow Benedictine rule
By 1000 AD there were more than 300 houses under Cluny leadership
Many wanted stricter rules -> Cistercians

3. Reforms Popes to be chosen by leading bishops called Cardinals
Marriage of Priests
Selling of Church offices, simony
Lay investiture

4. What happens if you disobey the Pope?
Kings and Emperors who disobey the Pope face excommunication
If rulers continued to disobey the Pope, he could utilize the interdict

5. Gregory VII VS. Henry IV

6. Compromise Pope Gregory VII dies 1085 King Henry IV dies 1106
Investiture conflict not settles until 1122
Concordat of Worms
Both Pope and King have power over bishops