Church Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Why was the church important?
A
It controlled education and moral laws.
2
Q
Why did John clash with Pope Innocent III?
A
Archbishop Walter fixed so they clashed on over who should be new Archbishop of Canterbury.
3
Q
Who did Pope choose and what did John do?
A
Stephen Langton
He refused to accept
4
Q
What did Pope do in response to John?
A
Placed England under Interdict
5
Q
What were the consequences of Interdict? (3)
A
- Church services ( weddings, baptisms) were banned.
- Upset ordinary people, turned against John
- John excommunicated
6
Q
What did John do then?
A
Accepted Langton and gave England to the Pope.
= restoring relations with church
7
Q
What did the dispute do to John?
A
Weakened his authority as barons saw him as a King in conflict with God and Church.
8
Q
What did this contribute to?
A
Baronial anger - Magna Carta
