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Test 2
English Medieval Monarchy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How did Edward the confessor get his nickname | he was always godly and saintly |
| What is Edward the Confessor most famous for building | Westminster Abbey |
| When Edward died three men claimed they had the right to the throne. Name the three men and their claim to the throne | 1.Harold Godwinson: Sister married Edward, on Edward's death bed he named him heir 2.Harold Hadrada: Named heir when Danes took over 3. William Duke of Normandy: CMBR |
| What year was the Battle of Hastings fought | 1066 |
| What two armies and leaders fought at the battle of Hastings | Normans:William Duke of Normandy Anglo Saxons: Harold Godwinson |
| Why was the Battle of Hastings significant in English History | It was the basis for modern day Europe and was the only time England was successfully invaded |
| Describe the Domesday book and how the king used it | It was a record of how much taxes they owed the king and how much land they had. He would send barons out to collect the taxes and record if a man lost of gained land |
| Why was the Oath of Salisbury signficant | Significant because it was illegal to go against the king |
| How did Henry I show the Saxon people he respected them and wanted to include them in the government of his country | spoke english and french and had documents in both languages |
| Henry I's nickname was "Beauclerc"- why | He was a good administer |
| Henry I reorganized the Curia Regis. Name and define two new positions | treasurer: collects taxes chancellor: head judge |
| What dynasty began with Henry II | Angevin |
| How did Henry II gain more territory | By marrying Eleanor of Aquitaine and marring his daughters off to royalty |
| What was the Assize of Clarendon and why was this document important | legal document that created a 2 level court system significance: created common law |
| What major conflict did Henry II and Thomas Becket have | Henry wanted to join the royal and the church court together but Thomas Becket said that the church should remain in control |
| How was the issue resolved | Thomas was exiled and Henry did not get what he wanted because the court system stayed in control |
| Why did RIchard the Lion-Hearted spend only six months in England | He was always in Battle |
| What was one of King John's nicknames and why was he called that | One of his nicknames was softsword because he was a terrible military leader. |
| What was the conflict over involving Pope Innocent III and King John | Who was going to be elected Archbishop of Canterbury |
| How did the Pope get John to agree to his idea | Excommunicated all of England |
| What Document did the Barons force John to sign in 1215 | Magna Carta |
| Why did the Barons want John to sign the document | He was increasing taxes, loosing all the land, and was a very bad king |
| What were three main points of the document and why were they significant | Church was free:Church could do whatever they wanted without the Kings consent Laws applied to everyone:The king could not do whatever he wanted he had to follow the rules Everyone was entitled to a jury of their peers:before the document was signed |
| CONT | peasants had to go in front of juries of Barons which would not be fair at all. |
| Describe the significance of the magna Carta both in that time period and historically | Time Period:King could not over power anyone because everybody was equal Historically:Basis for england's citizens rights and the basis for America's Bill of Rights |
| What king is Famous for beginning to unite the British Isles | Edward I |
| How did the king maintain control of Wales | By building castles in Wales and sending troops their to maintain the castles |
| Describe how the situation in Wales is different than the situation in Scotland | It was different because the throne in Scotland was empty so, Edward just sat their. Then, Edward chooses a lord to control Scotland but he defies Edward so they go into battle. Then William Wallace hears about this and fights Edward because he took over |
| CONTINUED | Scotland and defeats him at the Battle of Sterling Bridge |
| The king is credited by creating the model parliament which consists of: | House of Commons made up of Knights and Guildmasters House of Lords made up of barons and bishops |
| Why was it called the model parliament | Because they all looked back at the example |
| Define the Great Council | Made up of Nobles who helped Henry I rule effectively |
| Define the Petite Jury | A small Jury made up of 6-12 people that decided if the person was innocent or guilty |
| Define the Grand Jury | A large jury whose goal was to indict someone |
| Define Excommunication | If you were excommunicated you were shunned by the Pope and you were not allowed to do anything associated with the church |
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