Asked by Rabeya Sultana on Sep 26, 2024
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The Concordat of Bologna (1516) allowed Francis I of France to
A) invade Rome and replace the pope.
B) make ecclesiastical appointments within France.
C) take land from French nobles who opposed him.
D) sell noble titles to French merchants.
E) deny the pope's foreign ecclesiastical appointments within France.
Concordat of Bologna
An agreement made in 1516 between King Francis I of France and Pope Leo X, allowing the French king to select French bishops and abbots.
Ecclesiastical Appointments
Ecclesiastical appointments refer to the process by which individuals are selected and assigned roles within the church hierarchy.
- Comprehend the pivotal importance of significant treaties and commands in the evolution of European history.
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Marscyleen Govender1 day ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Concordat of Bologna allowed Francis I of France to make ecclesiastical appointments within France, giving him some control over the Catholic Church within his own country. This was significant because it weakened the power of the papacy in France and strengthened the power of the French monarchy.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the pivotal importance of significant treaties and commands in the evolution of European history.