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King Richard I and King John 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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Crusades wars

Defending 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 was a Crusade?

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A religious war/journey 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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Why did King John fall out with the Pope?

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Because of the decision who is going to be the new 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 theis 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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What was the name of the system that organised Medieval society into sections?

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The Feudal System

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Who was at the top of the Feudal 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 feudal system?

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Barons (second)

Knights (third)

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Who is at the bottom of the feudal system?

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Peasants

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What was a Medieval Britain king expected to do?

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To be a strong ruler
To enforce justice
To keep the country safe from attacks

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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 after his father

No, people became kings for other reasons as well

17
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What happened at the moment a new king was anointed with Holy Oils?

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He took the title of rex and was given divine authority

18
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What were two features of the King’s duties?

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Chief decision maker

Showing fairness and mercy in his decisions

19
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What were two features of how King’s authority was ritualised and displayed?

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The anointing with holy oils

Being crowned in front of the most important nobles and members of clergy

20
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What was itinerant kingship?

A

The practice of the king and his court travelling from place to place around the country

21
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How did itinerant kingship help with encouraging loyalty from the subjects?

A

It ensured that everyone knew who was the king

22
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Who was Richard l?

A

The King of England between 1189-1199

He is most well know for going on the Third Crusade

23
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Who was King John?

A

The King of England between 1199-1216

He is most well known for signing the Magna Carta in 1216

24
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Who was King Henry ll?

A

King of England, died in 1189

He was the father of King Richard and King John

25
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Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine?

A

Eleanor was a very powerful lady who owned a lot of land in France

She was the mother of King Richard and King John

26
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Who was King Philip ll of France?

A

The King of France between 1180-1223

27
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Who was William Marshal?

A

A very important Baron

He supported Richard in becoming King

28
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Who was Pope Gregory Vlll?

A

He was responsible for calling the Third Crusade in 1187

29
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Who was Stephen Langton?

A

He was elected the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1205 by Pope Innocent lll, against John’s wishes.

30
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Who was Pope Innocent lll?

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He was responsible for putting England in an Interdict and excommunication of King John

31
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What does hierarchy mean?

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A way of organising society by authority levels, the most important at the top

32
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What were the four main ranks in the system?

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King
Barons
Knights
Peasants

33
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What was the King’s role in the system?

A

He granted land and tax concessions

Provided peace, law, protection in return for loyalty and service

34
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What was barons role in the system?

A

They granted land and privileges to knights

Assisting and advising the government

35
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What were the peasants role in the system?

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They worked on the land that was owned by their lords

36
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What were the three types of peasants in the feudal system?

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  1. Freeman-didn’t have to follow orders, paid rent for their land, were allowed to go where they wanted
  2. Villein-property of the Lord, The Lord was allowed to do anything to him apart from killing
  3. Cottar-a peasant who held a cottage with a piece of land
37
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What was the Royal Demesne?

A

The land that was owned and kept by the King

38
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What were the two features of knight service?

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1.To serve in the King’s army for at least two months at no expense
2.

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