Midterm Review Pt.3 Flashcards
King referred to as Longshanks as well as Hammer of the Scots.
d. Edward I
During his reign, the Council of Barons becomes known as _______, which is the same name it is referred to today in British government.
ac. House of Lords
This monarch led a war against Wales which costs so much money, even the traditional money lenders ran out of cash. Who were these lenders all of whom eventually were expelled from England?
cd. The Jews
In fear, the Scots pay deference to the King of England , Longshanks. However, there was this one Scotsman who refused. He leads armies against the English king. Eventually, he is captured and disemboweled.
a. William Wallace
A fierce general, he becomes the new King of Scotland after first stabbing his rival and then being successful on the battlefield during the Scottish civil wars.
c. Robert the Bruce
This ruler, the son of the former king of England, was not highly regarded. He actually fled from a battlefield. Rumor has it his wife had something to do with his untimely and unusual death.
ac. King Edward II
Illness which killed 1/3 of European population.
ad. Smallpox
As a result of massive deaths, this group begins to demand better pay and working conditions.
bd. Peasants
Founder of the Lollards, a group of poor not wealthy priests. He had the Bible translated to the English language.
c. John Wycliffe
This king suffered from mood swings, was temperamental, played favorites and ruthlessly crushed the Peasants’ Revolt. He was also the first English monarch to request he be addressed as “Your Highness” and “Your Majesty.” Shakespeare wrote a play about him.
e. King Richard II
After the War of the Roses, the ________ line of kings begins. Henry VIII is the most well known. Under this dynasty, England experiences a period of economic stability. During this time, dissent occurs within the Catholic Church, leading to this change now known as the Protestant Revolution.
a. Tudor
King Henry VIII originally started out as a staunch Catholic whom the Pope dubbed “Defender of the Faith.” Then, things changed when he met this woman whom he wanted to marry, though he was already married to someone else.
ce. Anne Boleyn
After the early death of Henry’s son, Edward, this queen tries to re-establish the supremacy of Catholicism over Protestantism. In her zeal, she orders the execution of over 200 Protestants.
abc. Queen Mary I
Brilliant queen trained in the art of rhetoric who unabashedly looked men in the eye.
ac. Elizabeth I
This queen delivers an inspiring speech which emboldens her military to face the daunting power of this potentially invasive force. Name the invasive force.
abcde. Spanish Armada
The queen’s catholic cousin who plots against her. Eventually, the cousin is beheaded!
ad. Mary Queen of Scots
Under this incredible monarch, there is a period of religious tolerance. She also renews this legal edict known as the ________. It establishes that the monarchy is above the church.
e. Act of Supremacy
This writer created Dr. Faustus.
cd. Christopher Marlowe
Dr. Faustus, like his other famous work Tamburlaine, was written in this style.
abc. Blank verse
Which beautiful literary work took 54 scholars and three years to produce?
abe. King James’ Bible
As far as scientific achievements of the time, one of the most significant was Copernicus’ theory of…?
bd. Earth Revolving Around the Sun
Under James I, these two nations, England and ________, unite becoming known as Great Britain.
c. Scotland
Dissatisfied with Charles I, Parliament presents him with this document which enumerates the privileges owed to subjects.
d. Petition of Right
