Medieval Monarchs Flashcards
(14 cards)
Who is a baron?
A person who held land or property given by the monarch or a powerful overlord
What does it mean to challenge someone’s position?
To make a rival claim or to threaten someone’s hold on a position
What does dynastic mean?
Relating to a line of rulers from the same family
What is male primogeniture?
The first male born child is prioritised for succession
What was miasma?
The idea that disease is caused by foul smelling air
Define rebellion.
Often non-violent, organised resistance to authority over a long period of time
Define revolt.
Often a violent and sudden resistance which is short-lived [8].
Who was Henry II?
King from 1154 and married to Eleanor of Aquitaine. He tried to bring the Church under royal control, leading to the murder of Thomas Becket (Archbishop of Canterbury) in 1170
Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine?
Queen of England and married to Henry II. Eleanor played an active role as Queen; she was left to rule England whilst Henry was away
Who was John I?
King from 1199 and was deeply unpopular with his barons who rebelled against him and presented him with the Magna Carta in 1225
Who was Richard II?
King from 1377 at 10 years old and was king during the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381
Who was Wat Tyler?
Leader of the rebels during the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381
When was the power of the monarch challenged?
Peasants Revolt in 1381
When did the Black Death arrive in England?
1348
