Thomas Becket Flashcards
(25 cards)
Who was Thomas Becket?
Thomas Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury and a key figure in the conflict between church and state in medieval England.
What was the relationship between Thomas Becket and Henry II?
Thomas Becket and Henry II were initially close friends, but their relationship deteriorated over issues of church authority and royal power.
What position did Thomas Becket hold before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury?
Before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket served as Chancellor of England.
True or False: Thomas Becket supported Henry II’s attempts to exert control over the church.
False
Fill in the blank: Thomas Becket was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury in _____ .
1162
What major conflict arose between Becket and Henry II?
The major conflict was over the extent of church authority and the rights of the clergy.
Multiple Choice: What was one of the key issues that caused tension between Becket and Henry II? A) Taxation, B) Land ownership, C) Clergy trials
C) Clergy trials
What happened to Thomas Becket on December 29, 1170?
Thomas Becket was murdered by four knights in Canterbury Cathedral.
Who were the knights responsible for Becket’s murder?
The knights were Reginald FitzUrse, Hugh de Morville, William de Tracy, and Richard le Breton.
True or False: Henry II directly ordered the murder of Thomas Becket.
False
What was the public reaction to Becket’s murder?
The murder of Becket caused outrage and led to him being venerated as a martyr.
Fill in the blank: After his death, Thomas Becket was canonized as a saint in _____ .
1173
What was the significance of Becket’s martyrdom for the church?
Becket’s martyrdom strengthened the church’s authority and highlighted the conflict between secular and ecclesiastical power.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of Becket’s murder? A) Strengthened royal authority, B) Increased church power, C) Civil war
B) Increased church power
What was the name of the document that Henry II issued regarding the church after Becket’s death?
The Constitutions of Clarendon.
True or False: Becket and Henry II’s relationship was always adversarial.
False
What role did the Pope play in the conflict between Becket and Henry II?
The Pope supported Becket’s position on church authority against Henry II’s attempts at control.
Fill in the blank: Becket’s murder led to the establishment of _____ as a pilgrimage site.
Canterbury Cathedral
What was one of the key themes of the conflict between Becket and Henry II?
The struggle for power between the monarchy and the church.
Multiple Choice: Which king of England was Thomas Becket in conflict with? A) Richard I, B) John, C) Henry II
C) Henry II
What did Becket do after his initial conflict with Henry II?
Becket fled to France to escape persecution.
True or False: Becket returned to England after a reconciliation with Henry II.
True
What year did Thomas Becket die?
1170
What was the immediate effect of Becket’s murder on Henry II’s reign?
It led to a backlash against Henry II and increased tensions with the church.
