One of the Most Significant Sources of Conflict for Western

Multiple Choice

One of the most significant sources of conflict for western Europe between 1000 and 1400 was

A) a struggle for power between the church and state.
B) a struggle for holding together the Holy Roman Empire as Charlemagne had created it.
C) a struggle to keep the Muslims from crossing the Straits of Gibraltar.
D) the loss of status when Russia chose to convert to the "eastern" form of Christianity.
E) the reputation of corrupt popes.