Thomas Becket

Question 1

When did Thomas Becket become chancellor?

Answer 1

1154

Question 2

When did Henry II make Thomas Becket become Archbishop in which he reluctantly agreed?

Answer 2

1161

Question 3

Why did Henry think making Beckett the Archbishop was a good idea?

Answer 3

Because he thought he could strengthen the relations of the church and the king as he was Henry’s friend. But it actually made it worse because Beckett devoted his life to God not to his king.

Question 4

Why did Beckett run away to France?

Answer 4

Because Henry was furious that Beckett excommunicated all of Henry’s supporters from the church.

Question 5

What year did Henry pardon Thomas as long as he worked for Henry and was still the Archbishop to which Beckett agreed?

Answer 5

July 1170

Question 6

What makes Henry angry again?

Answer 6

Beckett turned back on his promise and excommunicates all of Henry’s supporters again.

Question 7

For knights stormed into the cathedral and killed Beckett, when did this take place?

Answer 7

29th December 1170