WH Ch. 2 Lesson 3 Flashcard

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This king of Wessex stopped the Viking invasion of Britain and united the Anglo-Saxon people to form the country of "Angleland" or England.

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King Alfred

Front

After the Battle of Hastings in 1066, who was crowned king of England?

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William the Conqueror

Front

Under which king was English common law established?

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Henry II

Front

What contributed to the idea that people have rights and that the power of government should be limited?

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Magna Carta

Front

In the 1200's, King Edward of England increased the power of his Great Council and included lords, church leaders, knights and townspeople. The council was then divided into an upper and lower house. In addition, the Great Council changed its name to ?

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Parliament

Front

In 1302, this representative political body in France approved King Philip IV's plan to raise taxes in order to pay for his wars?

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Estates-General

Front

Starting in 1180, this French king started to expand the French monarchy's wealth, power, and fought against the English to gain back territories in France.

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King Philip II

Front

Who became known as czar, a shortened form of Caesar, when he became ruler of Russia?

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Ivan III

Front

In 1095 Pope Urban II called for a crusade, or holy war, against

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the Muslim Turks.

Front

Which Crusade involved the most travel? Options: First Crusade, Second Crusade, Third Crusade, Fourth Crusade

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Third Crusade