King Richard I and King John

Question 1

What years was Richard I king between?

Answer 1

1189-1199

Question 2

What years was King John king between?

Answer 2

1199-1216

Question 3

What was the name of the Empire that Richard and John controlled?

Answer 3

The Angevin Empire

Question 4

Why was Richard out of the country for the majority of his reign?

Answer 4

Crusades wars

Defending Normandy

Question 5

What happened to Richard on his way home from the Crusade?

Answer 5

He was kidnapped by the Duke of Austria

Question 6

What was a Crusade?

Answer 6

A religious war/journey against Muslims in the Holy Land (Jerusalem)

Question 7

Who did King John face threats from over his family land?

Answer 7

The King of France

Question 8

Why did King John fall out with the Pope?

Answer 8

Because of the decision who is going to be the new Archbishop of Canterbury

Question 9

Why did the barons rebel against King John?

Answer 9

He treated them badly and raised theis taxes a lot

Question 10

When did King John sign the Magna Carta?

Answer 10

1215

Question 11

What was the name of the system that organised Medieval society into sections?

Answer 11

The Feudal System

Question 12

Who was at the top of the Feudal System and had to provide peace, protection and land for the people beneath them?

Answer 12

The King

Question 13

Who was second and third in the feudal system?

Answer 13

Barons (second)

Knights (third)

Question 14

Who is at the bottom of the feudal system?

Answer 14

Peasants

Question 15

What was a Medieval Britain king expected to do?

Answer 15

To be a strong ruler
To enforce justice
To keep the country safe from attacks

Question 16

What was the principle of primogeniture and was this followed in the 12th century?

Answer 16

The eldest son inherits the title of King after his father

No, people became kings for other reasons as well

Question 17

What happened at the moment a new king was anointed with Holy Oils?

Answer 17

He took the title of rex and was given divine authority

Question 18

What were two features of the King’s duties?

Answer 18

Chief decision maker

Showing fairness and mercy in his decisions

Question 19

What were two features of how King’s authority was ritualised and displayed?

Answer 19

The anointing with holy oils

Being crowned in front of the most important nobles and members of clergy

Question 20

What was itinerant kingship?

Answer 20

The practice of the king and his court travelling from place to place around the country

Question 21

How did itinerant kingship help with encouraging loyalty from the subjects?

Answer 21

It ensured that everyone knew who was the king

Question 22

Who was Richard l?

Answer 22

The King of England between 1189-1199

He is most well know for going on the Third Crusade

Question 23

Who was King John?

Answer 23

The King of England between 1199-1216

He is most well known for signing the Magna Carta in 1216

Question 24

Who was King Henry ll?

Answer 24

King of England, died in 1189

He was the father of King Richard and King John

Question 25

Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine?

Answer 25

Eleanor was a very powerful lady who owned a lot of land in France She was the mother of King Richard and King John

Question 26

Who was King Philip ll of France?

Answer 26

The King of France between 1180-1223

Question 27

Who was William Marshal?

Answer 27

A very important Baron He supported Richard in becoming King

Question 28

Who was Pope Gregory Vlll?

Answer 28

He was responsible for calling the Third Crusade in 1187

Question 29

Who was Stephen Langton?

Answer 29

He was elected the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1205 by Pope Innocent lll, against John's wishes.

Question 30

Who was Pope Innocent lll?

Answer 30

He was responsible for putting England in an Interdict and excommunication of King John

Question 31

What does hierarchy mean?

Answer 31

A way of organising society by authority levels, the most important at the top

Question 32

What were the four main ranks in the system?

Answer 32

King Barons Knights Peasants

Question 33

What was the King's role in the system?

Answer 33

He granted land and tax concessions | Provided peace, law, protection in return for loyalty and service

Question 34

What was barons role in the system?

Answer 34

They granted land and privileges to knights | Assisting and advising the government

Question 35

What were the peasants role in the system?

Answer 35

They worked on the land that was owned by their lords

Question 36

What were the three types of peasants in the feudal system?

Answer 36

1. Freeman-didn't have to follow orders, paid rent for their land, were allowed to go where they wanted 2. Villein-property of the Lord, The Lord was allowed to do anything to him apart from killing 3. Cottar-a peasant who held a cottage with a piece of land

Question 37

What was the Royal Demesne?

Answer 37

The land that was owned and kept by the King

Question 38

What were the two features of knight service?

Answer 38

1.To serve in the King's army for at least two months at no expense 2.