Medieval Final Flashcards
Describe Henry ll
One of England’s most memorable rulers, Henry reformed the judicial system by setting up royal courts throughout the country, establishing a system of juries, and beginning to form English
common law out of a patchwork of centuries-old practices.
Describe Richard the Lionhearted
Henry’s son Richard I, known as Richard the Lion-Hearted, spent most of his ten-year reign fighting wars abroad. During his absence, his younger
brother, John, plotted against him.
Describe King John
King John was treacherous and bad-tempered, quarreling with nobles and raising their taxes until they threatened to rebel. In 1215 he was forced to sign the Magna Carta, which limited royal authority by granting more power to the barons—an early step on the road to democracy.
Describe Henry Vll
His name was Henry Tudor and he was a Lancaster. He stopped the Wars of the Roses when he killed Yorkist king Richard lll
Describe Richard lll
He plunged England back into civil war, re-started the Wars of the Roses that had ended with Yorkist victory in 1471
Describe the Wars of Roses
A feudal war between the Lancasters and the Yorks and ended in 1485
Describe the Black Death
Happened a century later as the Hundred Year’s War was happening, and it killed 1/3 of Europe’s population
Describe the Hundred Year’s War
A war between England and France that lasted more than a century started in 1337 during Edward lll’s reign
What is feudalism
Introduced by William the Conqueror. The king owns all the land, he keeps 1/4 of it and gives 1/4 to the church and the rest to land owners who provide him with protection
Chivalry
A code for knights that involves having honor, integrity, bravery, etc.
