9.1/9.2 Flashcards
Thomas Becket
Clergymen who resisted Henry II’s efforts to increase Royal power
Domesday Book
Census commissioned by King William
Magna Carta
Document that affirmed feudal rights
Jury
A group of men who determined which cases should be brought to court
Estates General
Government body set up by Phillip IV of France
Pope Urban II
Pope who urged on the crusades with his speech in 1095
Pope Innocent III
Led the church to height of it’s power and prestige
Concordat of Worms
The agreement that solved the investiture issue.
What purpose did the English Kings use the Domesday book for?
William the conquerer wanted to build an efficient system of tax collection
What did Henry II do to broaden the system of royal justice
He helped establish English common law and the jury system
What was the framework for England’s legislature set up by the model parliament
The representation of three classes-nobles clergymen and commoners
What did Saint Louis do in his lands, during his reign as king of France
He ended serfdom in his lands
What were the two ways that European Monarchs strengthened their power during the Middle Ages
The strengthened their power by centralizing government and developing ties to the Middle Ages
Please give 3 specific examples of how they strengthened their power
- ) Added to their lands
- )set up organized government
- )collected taxes
- )created Royal treasury
- ) set up royal courts and Royal law
Common Law
Law that is the same for all people
