Starter quiz
- Match the key words with the correct definitions.
- succession⇔the order in which people inherit a position ✓
- revolt⇔to rebel or take violent action against a ruler ✓
- regent⇔a person who rules a country, because the monarch is absent ✓
- Why did Henry II begin thinking about the division of his lands before his death?
- he had no sons to inherit his lands
- he wanted to secure peace amongst his sons ✓
- he wanted to prevent his sons from inheriting anything
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- How did the sons react to their inheritance from their father, Henry II?
- they wanted power immediately ✓
- they were content with their shares
- they were patient and willing to wait for power
- they were pleased with the arrangement
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- What extreme step did Eleanor of Aquitaine encourage her sons to take?
- joining forces with Henry's allies
- joining the Church
- joining up with Henry's enemies in a revolt against their father ✓
- pursue peaceful negotiations with Henry II
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- What happened to Eleanor of Aquitaine after the revolt failed in 1174?
- she was executed
- she was imprisoned ✓
- she went into hiding
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- What was the main issue that plagued Henry II's succession planning?
- the Anarchy
- Church reform
- family rebellion ✓
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Exit quiz
- Match the key words with the correct definitions.
- reasserted⇔doing something to show that you still have power ✓
- royal authority⇔the ability of a monarch to control the people ✓
- interpretation⇔an explanation or opinion of what something means ✓
- How did Henry II successfully show authority over the Angevin Empire?
- he built a smaller empire and took more control of England
- he took back lands and expanded his empire ✓
- he withdrew from those lands and made peace
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- Why was being skillful in warfare considered important for the success of a medieval king?
- it showed the king based his life on Christian teachings
- it showed the king could defend his lands and people ✓
- it showed the king was merciful to his opponents
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- How did Henry II successfully reassert royal authority? Select two correct answers.
- he successfully maintained support from the Pope for his entire reign
- his authority over succession planning resulted in no rebellions
- the Assizes centralised his control over the law ✓
- the Constitutions of Clarendon gave him control over the Church ✓
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- Why was succession planning important to being a successful medieval king?
- to establish control in religious matters
- to gain popularity among the common people
- to prevent multiple claimants fighting over the throne ✓
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- Why do historians often have different interpretations about the same medieval king?
- because it is very hard to understand writing from medieval times
- because their interpretation is dependent on which sources they focus on ✓
- because their interpretation may focus on the same sources
- because there aren’t any sources from medieval times
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Key learning points
- A successful medieval king needed to have certain qualities to enable them to effectively rule.
- Henry’s reign demonstrated success.
- Henry’s reign demonstrated failure.
- Historians often disagree whether a king can be seen as a successful ruler.
- Henry reasserted his royal authority in various ways.
Common misconception
Students may think that the role of the medieval monarch is comparable with today's monarchy.
A medieval king was judged by his ability on the battlefield. Success in battle was the best way for a king to become powerful.
Keywords
Reasserted - reasserted means doing something to show that you still have power
Royal authority - royal authority is the power or ability of a monarch to control or demand obedience from the people.
Interpretation - interpretation an explanation or opinion of what something means.
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