The big picture of Richard and John Flashcards
When was Richard I king?
1189-1199.
When was King John king?
1199-1216.
What was the name of the Empire that Richard and John controlled?
The Angevin Empire.
Why was Richard out of the country for the majority of his reign? (2)
Crusade Wars.
Defending land in Normandy.
What happened to Richard on his way home from a crusade?
He was kidnapped by the Duke of Austria.
What is a crusade?
A religious war against Muslims in the Holy Land.
Where is the Holy Land?
Jerusalem.
Who did King John face threats from over his family land?
The king of France.
Why did King John fall out with the Pope?
The candidate for the post of Archbishop of Canterbury.
Why did the Barons rebel against King John?
He treated them badly and often raised taxes.
When did King John sign the Magna Carta?
1215.
What was the name of the system that organised society into sections?
The Feudal System.
Who was at the top of the Feudal System?
The King.
What did The King have to provide for the people beneath him in the Feudal System? (3)
Peace.
Protection.
Land.
Who was second in the Feudal System?
Barons.
