Significance of the Investiture Controversy
Which of the following best explains the significance of the Investiture Controversy in medieval church-state relations?
A
It limited the church's ability to exploit the state's political influence for its own benefit.
B
It curtailed papal power, thereby decentralizing the church and clarifying the boundaries of secular and religious authority.
C
It limited the state's ability to exploit the church's religious authority for political gain.
D
It established a more collaborative relationship between religious and secular authorities.
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