England in the Middle Ages

Flashcards about the history of England in the Middle Ages

Which Germanic tribes invaded England in the early Middle Ages?

Angles, Saxons, and Jutes

Denmark and Norway

Where were the Vikings that settled in England in the High Middle Ages from?

Alfred the Great

Who was the king who created Angleland?

A singular government

What did Alfred the Great unite England under?

Edward the Confessor

Who was the last Anglo-Saxon king?

A power struggle

What did the death of Edward the Confessor lead to?

Harold of Wessex

Who was the strongest Anglo-Saxon baron?

Harald Hadrada

Who was the king of Denmark who claimed the throne through the Vikings?

William the Bastard

Who was the Duke of Normandy and cousin of Edward?

Battle of Stamford Bridge

In what battle did Harold of Wessex defeat Harald Hadrada in 1066?

Battle of Hastings

In what battle did William the Bastard defeat Harold of Wessex in 1066?

William the Conqueror

What did William the Bastard become after winning the Battle of Hastings?

Shire Reeves

What were the government officials appointed by William to govern local areas?

Domesday Book

What was a book that gave William information to collect taxes and govern?

Henry I

Who was the son of William the Conqueror?

Royal courts, common law, and Royal treasury

What three things did Henry I establish during his rule?

Henry II

Who was the son of Henry I?

Trials by jury

What did Henry II develop during his rule?

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Who did Henry II marry?

Angevin Empire

Which empire did the marriage [of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine] form?

Richard I/Richard the Lionheart

Who was the son of Henry II?

He led a crusade to the Holy Land and fought against Saladin

What were the two important wars Richard I was a part of?

John I/John Softsword

Who was the younger brother of Richard I?

John Lackland

What nickname did John take after losing a lot of land to France?

Magna Carta

What did the nobles and barons force John I to sign?

The king was not above the law

What did the Magna Carta state about the king's power?

The power of the purse

What did the Magna Carta state about the king having to call on a committee to implement taxes?

A dualistic state, a limited monarchy, the development of the parliament

What did the Magna Carta establish a foundation for?