History of Britain. The power of the kings of England

What kind of relationships were there between the Church and the monarchs in the XI and XII centuries?

• They shared the authority in the country.

• The Church bishops ruled and the monarchs obeyed.

• The monarchs ruled and the Church bishops obeyed.

• They struggled for the authority.

What happened to Thomas Becket when he came back to England after a quarrel with Henry II?

• He escaped to France after a while.

• He became an archbishop.

• He was killed and canonized as a saint after a while.

• He kept his struggle against the King.

Why did the nobles decide to create a "parliament" at the time of Henry III reign?

• They were unhappy with Henry III's foreign advisers.

• They wanted to take the power in their hands and exile the King.

• They wanted to support the King and help him take right decisions.

What does the word "parliament" mean?

• "union of nobles"

• "discussion meeting"

• "rightful decision"

• "monarch's support"

What was NOT the first British parliament able to do?

• make written laws

• make political decision

• choose the monarchs

What was the King's income based on after the times of Henry I?

• the taxes only

• the King's lands only

• the taxes and the King's lands

Who did the "House of Commons" consist of?

• nobles

• knights

• nobles and freemen

• knights and other freemen

What was the status of Wales like during the reign of Edward I?

• Wales remained independent.

• Wales became part of England.

• Wales became part of Normandy.

At the time of Henry II, the English Crown controlled ... in Ireland.

• Dublin and "the Pale"

• Dublin

• the whole territory

Why was Edward I invited to Scotland in 1290?

• The Scottish noblemen wanted him to marry the future Scottish Queen.

• The Scottish noblemen wanted him to help them settle who would be the next monarch in Scotland.

• The Scottish noblemen wanted him to become a King in Scotland.