Medieval Religion Flashcards

1
Q

What is a tithe

A

10% tax given to the church

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2
Q

What were unfortunate accidents viewed as

A

A punishment from god

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3
Q

What is a martyr

A

Someone who does for their religion

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4
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What is assassination

A

To murder an important person for political/religious reasons

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5
Q

Who was king in 1170

A

King Henry II

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6
Q

Why did the King dislike the church courts

A

People of the church were given lighter punishments as they say it was a holy order

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7
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Who was the King’s chancellor

A

Thomas Becket

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8
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What job did the chancellor get in 1161

A

In 1161, the Archbishop of Canterbury died so Becket became the new one

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9
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Why did Henry give him the job

A

To get rid of the Church courts

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10
Q

Did becket help him

A

No

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11
Q

Where did Becket escape to

A

France for 6 years

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12
Q

Who crowned Henry’s son when becket was away

A

The Archbishop of York

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13
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How did Becket react to the coronation

A

On 1 December 1170, He was furious and excommunicated, banished, everyone involved of the coronation

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14
Q

What did the king say say when he found out what Becket did

A

What? Will someone rid me of this turbulent priest

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15
Q

Who heard what the king said

A

4 knights

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16
Q

What happened after the 4 knights heard

A

They went to England and told Becekt he must leave the country but he replied by saying the king must visit him. The knights returned and killed him in the cathedral

17
Q

What did Henry do after he realised Becket died

A

He felt ashamed and let all the monks whip him. The knights were excommunicated