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Question 1

Monarchy

Answer 1

form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a single ruler until death or abdication. (King/Queen)

Question 2

List the French Kings (5)

Answer 2

• Hugh Capet
• Louis VI (Louis the Fat)
• Philip II (Philip Augustus)
• Louis IX
• Philip IV (Philip the Fair)

Question 3

Philip IV (Philip the Fair)

Answer 3

Strengthened the French monarchy and increased royal revenues

Question 4

Louis VI (Louis the Fat)

Answer 4

Establishes good relationships with the Church and encourages Church reform. Good fighter and hunter.

Question 5

Hugh Capet

Answer 5

Founder of the Capetian Dynasty. He makes the city his power center, which will begin a long process of exerting control over the country.

Question 6

Philip II (Philip Augustus)

Answer 6

• Increased the size of his kingdom, and made the crown more powerful. Won back land for France.
• Makes civil service based on competency rather than hereditary right.
• Contributed to growth of towns–charters. Roads paved with stone

Question 7

Louis IX

Answer 7

• Deeply religious-works to keep justice and peace
• Issued ordinances, moral codes, series of coinage, set up a royal court, banned gambling and blasphemy
• Known for his compassion-founded and built abbeys, convents, hospitals

Question 8

Edward the Confessor

Answer 8

• Deeply religious-gets the nickname “The Confessor”
• Becomes king in 1042
• Helps to build Westminster Abbey in England
• Most of his reign is peaceful. Trade and finance are good
• Problem?? NO CHILDREN!!

Question 9

William of Normandy

Answer 9

• At age 8 he will become Duke of Normandy, at 14 he will become a knight. He is illiterate
• Problem: Edward promised William would succeed him
• Harold becomes king-William angry-will invade England and enforce his claim to the throne

Question 10

Battle of Hastings

Answer 10

Who: Norman-French Army (William) vs English Anglo-Saxon Army (Harold)
When: October 14, 1066
Where: Hastings, England
Battle lasts one day. Harold is killed, English army collapses. Victory for William. Builds a church on spot where Harold dies.

Question 11

Bayeux Tapestry

Answer 11

Depicts the Norman conquest of England between William and Harold.
Told from Norman point of view.

Question 12

William’s Reign

Answer 12

Christmas Day 1066, William crowned King. Will rule for 21 years until his death in 1087.
As king: Faces English resistance. Introduces feudalism. Will take English land and divide it amongst Norman nobles.
-Nobles promise William loyalty and service
-William keeps many English laws and practices, while bring Norman culture and tradition to England