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Through divine right, or in other words the people believed god chose people to become their kings. Strong personality and successful battles increased their power.

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What did Norman control in the middle ages?

i think im not sure but i think he was the one who wanted and did gain control of jeuruslam


How did monarchs gain their power and loose their power?

Generally speaking, monarchy was either transferred on the death of a monarch to one of their offspring - generally the eldest male, or to the person who killed the monarch (in battle or otherwise) and who then assumed power as the 'strongest' in the land - i.e. the person with the best army!


What did kings gain through lay investiture?

Through lay investiture, kings gained significant control over the appointment of bishops and abbots, effectively increasing their influence over the Church and its resources. This practice allowed monarchs to ensure loyalty from church leaders, who often held substantial power and land, thereby reinforcing the king's authority and stabilizing his rule. Additionally, by appointing clergy, kings could use religious institutions to support their political agendas and consolidate their power within the realm.


Why do middle age women gain weight?

They usually do not exercise.


What major changes in the Christian church were made in the Middle Ages?

There are many reforms of the catholic church in the middle ages. Just a few are canon law (the laws made by the pope), the practice of simony (paying the pope or a bishop to become a priest) and the marriage of the clergy. Most of these reforms were used so the Church and the pope could gain power. Pope Gregory VII outlawed marriage of the clergy. Some say he did this so the offspring of married priests would not inherit the land that the Church owned. I'm sure there are many more reforms of the middle ages you can look into.

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Was there war in the middle ages?

There were many wars. War was a means to gain land and power.


How did Germanic kingdoms gain power in the early Middle Ages?

The Franks were one of the western Germanic tribes. The Franks spanned the ancient and early medieval era.


What is a board game that is based on the power structure of the Middle Ages?

One example of a board game based on the power structure of the Middle Ages is "Lords of Waterdeep." In this game, players take on the role of powerful lords in the city of Waterdeep, competing for resources and completing quests to gain influence and control. It incorporates elements of strategy, negotiation, and resource management, capturing the political dynamics of the Middle Ages.


How did the magna carta effect English kings to gain absolute power?

After Magna Carta English Kings no longer had absolute power


What was otherwise known as the Black Death during the Middle Ages?

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Why were the aristocrats able to gain power during the middle ages?

The never gained power. They were gods chosen race to rule over the rest of society and make sure none of the lowlifes got out of line.


How did commoners in the middle ages gain power?

i have no idea man i need help with that myself.. but i think it might be these: MAGANA CARTA, LEGAL REFORMS, MODEL PARLIAMENT AND CONSTITUTIONS OF CLARENDON


How did kings gain power from the age of exploration?

They were out to enrich themselves and to claim lands.


Do queens of the middle ages own land?

Some did like Eleanor of Aquitaine ( she had Aquitaine) and this gave her power, but the land was a means to an end. Eleanor often used her holdings to gain more power or to use them as an "offering" for something else.


Why people committed crimes in the middle ages?

Same reason they do it today, they think there's something to gain from it.


How did princesses in the middle ages spend their day?

they spent many hours learning Greek, Latin, and french. Princesses were very busy they were pretty much tools that their fathers used to gain and grant power.


What did Norman control in the middle ages?

i think im not sure but i think he was the one who wanted and did gain control of jeuruslam