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Middle Ages II Quig
High Middle Ages
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| William the Conqueror | Also known as William of Normandy, he assumes the crown of king after defeating Harold at the Battle of Hastings |
| Domesday Book | Census that was created for tax collecting purposes by William the Conqueror |
| Exchequer | Treasury to collect taxes (created by successors of William the Conquerer |
| Common Law | A legal system based on customs and court rulings (applied to all of England) |
| King John | Was forced to sign the Magna Carta, had bad relationship with middle class, was excommunicated by pope |
| Magna Carta | Document which limits the power of the king and grants more power to the people |
| The Capetians | Feudal nobles elected by Hugh Capet to fill the vacant throne |
| Louis IX | Admired French ruler, known as the "perfect" ruler, expanded royal courts, outlawed private laws, ended serfdom, declared a saint |
| Phillip IV | King Louis IX's grandson |
| The Estates General | The French Parliament |