The Power of the Pope in Medieval & Early Modern UK
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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~16 mins
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A worksheet examining the significance and factors influencing the power of the Pope during the Medieval and Early Modern periods in the UK.
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The Power of the Pope in Medieval & Early Modern UK
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Factors Influencing the Power of the Pope
Source A: Papal Decree, 1450 'The Pope holds divine authority granted by God, making his decisions infallible and supreme over secular rulers.' Provenance: Official papal document issued during the Renaissance.
Historian View: Edward G. 'The Pope's influence was rooted deeply in religious doctrine, which made his authority almost unquestionable in the eyes of medieval society.'
1.
Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious:
- The belief that the Pope was divinely appointed
- The Pope's control over church lands and wealth
- The Pope's role in mediating disputes between monarchs
- Religious teachings that emphasized papal authority
[4 marks]2.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in increasing the Pope's power? Explain your choice with evidence.
[6 marks]3.
Compare the importance of political versus religious factors in shaping the Pope's power. Which was more influential? Justify your answer.
[6 marks]4.
Outline how control over land and wealth affected the Pope's influence in medieval society.
[3 marks]5.
Explain why the Pope's role as a mediator between kings was significant for his power.
[4 marks]6.
Analyse how religious teachings contributed to the increasing power of the Pope during the Middle Ages.
[6 marks]7.
Compare the impact of economic versus social factors on the strength of the Pope's authority.
[6 marks]8.
Outline the main reasons why the power of the Pope declined during the early modern period.
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