Church
Why did Otto give immunity to churches?
So they could pay tribute directly to him without going through Dukes or counts.
Why didn't Conrad of Franconia want to be crowned by the pope?
3 possible answers
Why was Lotharingia different compared to Swabia, Bavaria, Saxony, and Franconia?
Lotharingia did not have tribal origins, it owed its existence to the break up of Charlemagne's empire
What year was Otto crowned Holy Roman Emperor?
962 AD
What two groups took back territory during the reign of Otto II?
The Slavs and Hungarians
Who became pope after being the advisor for Otto III?
Pope Sylvester II
What were the 5 duchies in the Frank Empire?
Bavaria, Swabia, Lotharingia, Franconia, Saxony
What is the Ottonianum?
Otto confirming the Donations of Pepin and Constantine by recognizing lands in Italy as belonging to the papacy.
In what year did the Italy "affair" take place with Adelaide and Berengar?
950
What advantages did Otto see in the Ottonian System of Government?
Religious could not create a dynasty.
What were the 2 provisions of Otto's synod?
1. Replace Pope John XII with Pope Leo VIII
2. require future popes to be approved by the emperor to become pope
Who was the successor of Conrad of Franconia?
Henry the Fowler
Why did Otto need the Pope's help to solidify the Ottonian System of government?
Otto could appoint bishops, but could not remove them, and he could not create new diocese
What year did Louis the Child die?
911
Describe Otto the Great's coronation ceremony, who had a similar ceremony?
he was lifted onto Charlemagne's throne by the nobles and knights, then later anointed by the Archbishop of Mainz
What people were conquered and converted by the bishop-dukes during Otto's reign?
Who was the last Carolingian king?
Louis the Child
What "experiment" did Otto try after the Italy incident? Where did he try it?
he experimented with putting the Archbishop of Cologne as the Duke of Lotharingia
What year did Henry the Fowler die?
936
Who married Otto II after the battle between Otto and the Byzantine territories in Italy?
The Byzantine Princess Theophano
What did Churches that had immunity have to do for Otto? What couldn't they do?
They had to pay tribute, provide hospitality, and they could not buy or sell land.
Who was elected king of the Franks after the death of the last Carolingian King?
Conrad of Franconia
What 3 rights did Henry have over his dukes?
The right to military aid, the right to appoint bishops and counts, and the right to the royal demesne
Describe the incident in Italy that led to Otto's sons rebelling.
The inheritamce of the Kingdom of Italy fell to a woman named Adelaide. King Berengar of Lombardy wanted to marry her and conquer Italy. Otto defeated Berengar and married Adeliade. His sons were angry that they didn't get more land, and would have to share with any children he had with Adelaide.