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2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564

The Holy Roman Empire and Its Electors

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Key term

What kind of political structure was the Holy Roman Empire?

Key term

Which ecclesiastical prince from Trier was among the seven Electors of the Holy Roman Empire?

Key term

What powers did princes in the Holy Roman Empire hold within their own territories?

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  1. 1

    What kind of political structure was the Holy Roman Empire?

    Model answer

    A decentralised political entity comprising numerous semi-autonomous territories rather than a unified nation-state.

  2. 2

    How was the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire chosen?

    Model answer

    The Emperor was elected rather than inheriting the position, chosen by a college of seven Electors.

  3. 3

    Which ecclesiastical prince served as one of the seven Electors and held the archbishopric of Mainz?

    Model answer

    The Archbishop of Mainz.

  4. 4

    Which ecclesiastical prince from Trier was among the seven Electors of the Holy Roman Empire?

    Model answer

    The Archbishop of Trier.

  5. 5

    Name the ecclesiastical Elector who held the archbishopric of Cologne.

    Model answer

    The Archbishop of Cologne.

  6. 6

    Which royal title holder from Bohemia served as one of the secular Electors?

    Model answer

    The King of Bohemia.

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