The French crown's increasing dominance over the Papacy culminated in the transference of the Holy See to Avignon in 1309. When the Pope returned to Rome in 1377, this led to the election of different popes in Avignon and Rome, resulting in the Papal Schism (1378–1417). The Schism divided Europe along political lines; while France, her ally Scotland and the Spanish kingdoms supported the Avignon Papacy, France's enemy England stood behind the Pope in Rome, together with Portugal, Scandinavia and most of the German princes. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was the result of the election of two popes at the same time? ANS1 Papal Schism QSN2 Where was the Holy See transferred to in 1309? ANS2 Avignon QSN3 In what year did the Pope return to Rome from Avignon? ANS3 1377 QSN4 What was the time frame of the Papal Schism? ANS4 1378–1417 QSN5 Who were the supporters of the Avignon Papacy? ANS5 France, her ally Scotland and the Spanish kingdoms