Medieval Knowledge

Question 1

what percentage of people
died to the black plague/death

Answer 1

The Black Death or the plague was thought
to have killed between 33 and 50% of the
population of the British Isles.

Question 2

what was the black death/plague symptoms

Answer 2

it would cause sweating, fever,
vomiting, breathing problems and painful
lumps called buboes would appear in the
armpits and groin.

Question 3

What did the people think how the black plague was spreaded/caught

Answer 3

they didnt know about germs so They thought that it was an act of god, the result of a curse or that
they were being poisoned.

Question 4

The people who survived the virus their life improved,Why?

Answer 4

They were able to ask for extra wages and
better treatment because the Lords
needed the peasants they had left.

Question 5

When did the peasants revolt start and where

Answer 5

the peasants revolt started on 30th May 1381

Question 6

what was the peasants revolt

Answer 6

it was a significant rebellion in england 1381

Question 7

how long was Henry II King?

Answer 7

King of England from 1154-1189

Question 8

how long was Richard I king?

Answer 8

King of England 1189-1199

Question 9

how long was John King?

Answer 9

King of England 1199-1216

Question 10

how long was Edward III King?

Answer 10

King of England 1327-1377

Question 11

How long was Richard II king?

Answer 11

– King of England from 1377-1399

Question 12

villein meaning?

Answer 12

peasants who were legally tied
to land owned by a local lord.

Question 13

Freemen meaning

Answer 13

peasants who were able to
move from one village to another.

Question 14

who was Thomas Becket

Answer 14

Archbishop of
Canterbury for Henry II

Question 15

who was Wat Tyler

Answer 15

the leader of the Peasants’
Revolt.

Question 17

What was the conflict between King John and the Pope about?

Answer 17

King John argued with the Pope over who would be the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

Question 18

What was the consequence of King John’s argument with the Pope?

Answer 18

He was excommunicated by the Pope.

Question 19

What actions did the Pope take against priests in England during the conflict?

Answer 19

The Pope banned priests in England from carrying out weddings and christenings.

Question 20

What was the public reaction to the Pope’s ban on weddings and christenings?

Answer 20

Many English people were very anxious as they thought they’d go to hell.

Question 21

Why did King John need to raise money?

Answer 21

He needed money after Richard I spent all of England’s money on the crusades.

Question 22

How did King John attempt to raise money?

Answer 22

He overtaxed the barons.

Question 23

What was the result of King John’s actions towards the barons?

Answer 23

The barons rebelled against him.

Question 24

What is Magna Carta?

Answer 24

Magna Carta (Great Charter/agreement) was a document that the barons forced John to sign.

Question 25

What significance does Magna Carta hold in English history?

Answer 25

It was the first document to officially limit the power of the English monarchy and paved the way for Parliament.

Question 26

What legal reform did Henry II implement?

Answer 26

Henry II reformed the law by setting up the jury system and ordering that only royal judges, called Justices, could try criminal cases.

Question 27

What title is Henry II sometimes referred to as?

Answer 27

Henry II is sometimes called 'the Father of the Common Law'.

Question 28

What was Henry II's goal regarding bishops and church courts?

Answer 28

Henry II tried to increase his influence over bishops and church courts.

Question 29

Who was Thomas Becket?

Answer 29

Thomas Becket was a successful and trusted friend and advisor to Henry II.

Question 30

What position was Thomas Becket appointed to?

Answer 30

He was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury.

Question 31

What was Henry II's hope in appointing Becket as Archbishop?

Answer 31

Henry hoped that Becket would help him increase his influence over the church.

Question 32

What was the outcome of Becket's refusal to help Henry II?

Answer 32

Becket refused to help and was later murdered by 4 knights.

Question 33

What was the significance of Becket's death for Henry II?

Answer 33

His death was a catastrophe for Henry.

Question 34

What did Henry II do in 1174 to show he was sorry for Becket's death?

Answer 34

Henry walked barefoot to Canterbury Cathedral and allowed the monks to whip him.

Question 35

What significant area did the Muslim world include during the Middle Ages?

Answer 35

The Holy Land, which is important for Christians and associated with the life of Jesus Christ.

Question 36

What was the most important holy city in the Holy Land?

Answer 36

Jerusalem.

Question 37

What led to Pope Urban II's call for a Crusade?

Answer 37

Rumours of Christian mistreatment in the Holy Land.

Question 38

What did Pope Urban II promise to the knights of Europe?

Answer 38

Forgiveness for their sins if they went on a Crusade to win back the Holy Land.

Question 39

When did the First Crusade begin?

Answer 39

In 1096.

Question 40

What key city did the Crusaders successfully take control of in 1099?

Answer 40

Jerusalem.

Question 41

What was the long-term outcome for the Crusaders regarding the territory they conquered?

Answer 41

They failed to keep any of the territory.

Question 42

What ideas did the Crusaders borrow from the Muslims?

Answer 42

Better castle design, science, medicine, and easier-to-use numbers than Roman numerals.

Question 43

How were the Crusaders perceived in terms of their actions during the invasions?

Answer 43

Many committed what we would regard today as criminal activity.