Grade 9B History - Term 1 Revision

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Who was William the Conqueror?

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The Norman king who conquered England in 1066.

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What system did Henry II set up?

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A system of common law and strengthened the monarchy.

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What did Philip Augustus do for the French monarchy?

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He strengthened the monarchy by keeping a permanent royal army.

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What decision did Louis IX make regarding coins?

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Only the king could mint coins.

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What are the Early Middle Ages often referred to as?

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The Dark Ages.

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What happened to Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 AD?

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Most of Europe regressed, cities were abandoned, money was not used, and trade declined.

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What was the role of nobles during the Dark Ages?

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Nobles ruled areas of kingdoms that the king could not defend or control.

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What were serfs in the feudal system?

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Peasant farmers who were almost like slaves and worked for the lords.

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What was the power of the Catholic Church during the Dark Ages?

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The Church was powerful and controlled education, but most Europeans were illiterate.

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What did the Magna Carta do?

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It legally limited the English king's power over the lords and required approval for taxes.