Conflicts between Monarchs and popes
What happened to Charlemagne’s empire in the centuries after his death?
The German king Otto the Great increased his power by making alliances with German Nobles. He extended into Italian lands. The German part of the kingdom was divided among a number of dukes.
How was the kingdom of England settled? How did it get its name?
There was Germanic tribes named Anglo-Saxons and they named England, "England", which that means the land of the Angles.
How did the call for a Crusade arise in Europe in the late 1000s?
They started the crusade because the muslims were killing the pilgrims that went to go to the holy land.
What is the significance of the name Holy Roman Empire used by German kings?
It is showing that the German kings wanted the Roman empire to be christian.
Describe the issues that led to Thomas Becket’s murder.
It shocked christendom. The cathedral became a destination of pilgrimage.
What role did bishops play in the growing conflict between monarchs and popes?
They controlled and protected the Church. They also controlled a lot of land and wealth.
What were three changes King John agreed to in signing the Magna Carta?
1. The barons
2. Trial by jury
3. needed money from taxes.
Why did Henry fear excommunication from the Church?
He feared that because he did not want to go to hell and he did not want to get away from the commandments and God.
How did habeas corpus expand the rights of ordinary English people?
It means you should have the body. For a arrested person. It is a legal practice. It prevents illegal arrest.
What role did trade play in the strengthening of the French monarchy?
When the trade booms the Kings benefited from taxes and profits. The trade can make the Kings get more money.
Write down words and phrases that describe the Norman Conquest of England.
They were very powerful.