king john and king richard Flashcards

1
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What years was Richard I king between?

A

1189-1199

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2
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What years was King John king between?

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1199-1216

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3
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What was the name of the Empire that Richard and John controlled?

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The Angevin Empire

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4
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Why was Richard out of the country for the majority of his reign?

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i. Crusade wars

ii. Defending land in Normandy

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5
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What happened to Richard on his way home from the Crusade?

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He was kidnapped by the Duke of Austria

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What is a Crusade?

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A religious war against Muslims in the Holy Land (Jerusalem)

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7
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Who did King John face threats from over his family land?

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The King of France

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8
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Why did King John fall out with the Pope?

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The candidate for the post of Archbishop of Canterbury

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Why did the Barons rebel against King John?

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He treated them badly and raised their taxes a lot

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10
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When did King John sign the Magna Carta?

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1215

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11
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What was the name of system that organised society into sections?

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The Feudal System

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12
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Who was at the top of the system and had to provide peace, protection and land for the people beneath them?

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The King

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Who was second and third in the system?

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Barons (second) and Knights (third)

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14
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Who is at the bottom of the system?

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Peasants

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15
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What was a Medieval King expected to do?

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i. To be a strong ruler
ii. To enforce justice
iii. To keep the country safe from attack

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16
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What was the principle of primogeniture and was this followed in the 12th century?

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The eldest son inherits the title of King from his father

No, people became King for other reasons as well