Describe the relationship between the Hohenstaufen emperors and the papacy. What aspects of their relationship had a major impact on the development of the Catholic Church and the German states?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. The pope's role in legitimizing new emperors
2. The Hohenstaufens' involvement in Sicily
3. German princes' power in appointing church leaders
4. The weakening of the emperor and, eventually, the papacy following their struggle
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