21 Flashcards Homework
What years was Richard I king between?
1189-1199
What years was King John king between?
1199-1216
What was the name of the Empire that Richard and John controlled?
The Angevin Empire
Why was Richard out of the country for the majority of his reign?
i. Crusade wars
ii. Defending land in Normandy
What happened to Richard on his way home from the Crusade?
He was kidnapped by the Duke of Austria
What is a Crusade?
A religious war against Muslims in the Holy Land (Jerusalem)
Who did King John face threats from over his family land?
The King of France
Why did King John fall out with the Pope?
The candidate for the post of Archbishop of Canterbury
Why did the Barons rebel against King John?
He treated them badly and raised their taxes a lot
When did King John sign the Magna Carta?
1215
What was the name of system that organised society into sections?
The Feudal System
Who was at the top of the system and had to provide peace, protection and land for the people beneath them?
The King
Who was second and third in the system?
Barons (second) and Knights (third)
Who is at the bottom of the system?
Peasants
What was a Medieval King expected to do?
i. To be a strong ruler
ii. To enforce justice
iii. To keep the country safe from attack
