Famous Dates
to mock abusively
jeer
emperor of China during Venetian explorer's visit
Kublai Khan
"Sign in the name of God. Shout forth his praises as we sail away."
Louis IX
English king who recognized Scottish independence
Edward III
a visit or stay
sojourn
King of England who took the throne of Scotland
Edward I
"Is there no one who will rid me of this turbulent priest?"
Henry II
Won independence for Scotland and became king
Robert Bruce
approximate beginning of the Renaissance
1350
meagerness and severity
austerity
Scottish knight who fought for Scottish independence
William Wallace
"Cheer for the hero of Crecy!"
Edward III
The most valuable document ever granted by a sovereign to his people
Magna Carta
1244
to regard with reverence
venerate
Lion-hearted king of England who led the Third Crusade
"Now my friends, I will show you something that will please you."
Founder of the Order of Friars Minor
St. Francis
Signing of the Magna Carta
1215
extremely thin through starvation
emaciated
English king who was forced to sign the Magna Carta
John
"Here I am, no traitor but a priest of God."
Thomas Becket
King of France who fought in two crusades and was sainted for his piety
Louis IX