Magna Carta

Question 1

When did King John come to power?

Answer 1

1199

Question 2

Who was King John’s brother?

Answer 2

King Richard 1 the Lionheart

Question 3

Who was King John’s father?

Answer 3

King Henry 11

Question 4

King Richard l facts 3

Answer 4

1. Great Warrior
2. Died in France in 1199
3. Left great deal of debts due to wars with France and the Third Crusade

Question 5

King John was the King for …

Answer 5

England, Wales, Most of Ireland Part of Northern France

Question 6

King John’s nick name …

Answer 6

John Soft sword as King John was a weak warrior

Question 7

King John - 3 Main problems …

Answer 7

1. Conflict with Church
2. Conflict with Barons
3. Wars with France, Scotland, Ireland and Wales

Question 8

King John’s war problems

Answer 8

War with France, Scotland, Ireland and Wales

Question 9

When did King John lose Normandy?

Answer 9

1204

Question 10

King John’s problem with Church

Answer 10

King John did not get along with the Pope

Question 11

Who did the Pope appoint as Archbishop of Canterbury and when?

Answer 11

Stephen Langton - 1205

Question 12

Who was the Pope in 1205?

Answer 12

Pope Innocent III

Question 13

What did the Pope do in 1205?

Answer 13

Stopped all religious ceremonies such as marriages and burials in England for seven years

Question 14

What did King John do in return for the Pope’s actions?

Answer 14

King John expelled monks from England and took money from the church

Question 15

When did the Pope excommunicate King John?

Answer 15

1209 (no longer a member of the Church)

Question 16

What did the quarrel with the Pope do to King John?

Answer 16

The quarrel with the Pope seriously weakened King John’s position as King.