king and the church Flashcards
what were 2 The Duties of a King?
1 Protect the country from enemies
2 Use justice wisely- look for advice to make decisions
what were The Rituals of Being a King
Crown wearing three times a year → Gloucester, Winchester and London
Being anointed with Holy Oils to prove the Divine Right to rule
what were Primogeniture and Itinerancy
Itinerancy: King would move his Court around the country to show his power
Primogeniture: The first born king was always going to be king
How much power did the Church had
20% of land in the Feudal System
The Pope was Head of the Church
what were The Role the Church played in people’s lives
Feast Days, spiritual care and reading the Bible in Latin
Tithe: 10% tax to the Church
what were Key Moments with the Church
1208: England placed under an interdict
1209: John excommunicated
1213: John makes the Pope his feudal overlord
