Friday, September 26, 2008

Homework: 9/26 Ch. 13 Sec 4

Read Chapter 13, Section 4 in your textbook and answer the following questions. You should write in blue or black ink, or type and PRINT your work. If you email me your homework, you can expect a delay in grading. You should always bring in a hard copy (printed on paper) for me to grade.

Due: Monday, 9/29

1. Why did medieval peasants support the church?

2. How did the church use its power to keep order?

3. What was the purpose of lay investiture?

4. Why was Henry's journey to Canossa a political maneuver (attempt to gain political power)?

5. What long-lasting political trend kept German states separate during the Middle Ages?