Early Middle ages Flashcards
Dead king living in Avalon waiting for his return.
King Arthur
What is King Arthur’s sword called?
Excalibur
Who is Maudred? And who is his mother?
Maudred is the evil son of Arthur and Morgain, Morgain is Arthur’s half-sister
Who killed Arthur?
Maudred
Who killed Maudred?
Arthur
During William the conquerors reign, there were second- and first class citizens, who were they?
First class: Normans
Second class: Anglo-Saxons
1086 a two volume book was finished, what is the name of the book and what was the purpose?
Bonus: Why was it called that name?
Doomsday book
Documentation of people, land, animals and usable farming land, etc.
Because it reminded people of the judgement people would face to decide if they deserved heaven or hell when the doomsday came.
What are the different casts of feudalism? Say them in the correct order……. Please.
King
Vassals
Knights
Peasants
Serfs
After William died, his two eldest sons got one part each of what was his. But when Rufus died, tension rose between The youngest and the eldest son. Then what happened?
Henry the youngest took the English throne and both of the brothers wanted to unite England and Normandy, but they thought attacking was the best solution. Henry won and took the throne.
After Henry what who were the next two who sat on the throne?
Stephen, a nephew to the deceased king.
Henry the second was the grandchild of Henry.
Which king reformed the legal system and how?
Henry the second.
He had officials make sure everyone followed the common law.
Introduced the jury system.
Introduced witnesses and evidence.
Who was Thomas Becket and why did he die?
(Bonus point if you know how he was killed.)
Thomas Becket was the archbishop of Canterbury.
He didn’t agree with the king.
He was stabbed to death on the alter steps in the Canterbury cathedral.
Who was Richard?
What did they call him?
What is he known for?
How long time did he spend in England, compared to the time he should’ve spent in England?
King Richard the Lionheart.
Being the first leader of the English crusades in the holy lands, in 1190.
He held the crown for ten years, only ten months were actually spent in England.
Who was John and what notable things did he do?
John was the brother of Richard the lionheart. He was crueal and greedy. He fought with the pope and got the churches shutdown.
What was magna carta and who was the first king to sign it and why?
Magna Carta was like new rules/guidelines for the king to follow, so he couldn’t do whatever he wanted when he wanted it. King John was the first one to sign it (I don’t know if anyone else had to sign it), but he was forced to because the people angry.
