Chapter 6 & 7 Middle Ages

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What are circuit courts?

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Circuit courts are courts that travel to different locations to hear cases, making justice more accessible to people in various areas.

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What does the term 'acquire' mean?

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To acquire means to get or obtain something.

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What was King Richard I's nickname?

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King Richard I was known as 'Lion-Hearted'.

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Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine?

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Eleanor of Aquitaine was the wife of King Henry II and was placed under house arrest.

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What does 'restore' mean?

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To restore means to give back or put something back into existence.

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What was the significance of trial by ordeal?

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Trial by ordeal was a method used in the Middle Ages to determine guilt or innocence, often involving dangerous tests.

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What is a pilgrim?

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A pilgrim is a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.

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What does 'sulk' mean?

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To sulk means to be silent and moody, often because of disappointment.

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What role did King Henry II play in the legal system?

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King Henry II reformed the legal system by establishing circuit courts and eliminating trial by ordeal.

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What is a jousting match?

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A jousting match is a competition between knights on horseback, where they try to knock each other off with lances.