Medieval Kings Flashcards
Who is the second king to rule in England?
Henry II
In a list, which king rules first?
Henry II, King John, William I, King Edward
William I
Who is the third king to rule?
King John
Who is the fourth king to rule?
King Edward
What did King John do?
He lost against an uprising from his vassals and was forced to sign the Magna Carta
What did King Edward do?
His advisory that eventually turned into the parliament
Who was Thomas Beckett?
Wanted church officials to be tried in church courts.
What was the effect of the Battle of Hastings?
King William I conquers England and becomes King
Who is William I a vassal to?
The king of France
How did William change to relationships of vassals?
He strengthened the power of the king by giving himself power over his vassal’s vassals
Who did King Henry II have an issue with?
Thomas Beckett
