Dates - Medieval Period

Question 1

Henry II introduces royal courts

Answer 1

1163

Question 2

Richard I introduces coroners

Answer 2

1194

Question 3

Richard I begins to appoint keepers and knights

Answer 3

1195

Question 4

Pope Innocent III ended the clergy engaging in trial by ordeal

Answer 4

1215

Question 5

King Henry III officially abolished trial by ordeal

Answer 5

1219

Question 6

Edward I introduces parish constables. Sheriffs have powers to summon a posse

Answer 6

1285

Question 7

Edward II develops the role of keepers into Justices of the Peace

Answer 7

1327

Question 8

Justices of the Peace Act is passed

Answer 8

1361

Question 9

Henry II introduces prisons through the Assize of Clarendon

Answer 9

1166

Question 10

When were the Crusades?

Answer 10

1095-1291

Question 11

Act of Treason is passed, distinguishing between high treason and petty treason

Answer 11

1352

Question 12

Constitutions of Clarendon limit the Church’s legal powers

Answer 12

1164

Question 13

Church forces English Jews to convert to Christianity and banishes those who refuse

Answer 13

1290s

Question 14

Statute of Labourers passed

Answer 14

1351

Question 15

Creation of Parliament

Answer 15

1236

Question 16

Black Death reaches England

Answer 16

1348

Question 17

Peasants Revolt

Answer 17

1381

Question 18

Printing press invented

Answer 18

c1400