Activity Book p 223-224

Who became the king of England after the Battle of Hastings in 1066?

• Harold

• Henry II

• William the Conqueror

• Duke of Normandy

What legal system did Henry II develop during his reign?

• Feudal system

• Common law

• Norman law

• Royal decree

What was the outcome for a person if they floated during the trial by ordeal under Henry's legal system?

• They were considered guilty

• They were considered innocent

• They were retried

• They were banished

Which family replaced the Norman kings in England?

• The Godwinsons

• The Plantagenets

• The Tudors

• The Stuarts

What was the primary reason King John was unpopular with the people of England during his reign in 1199?

• He was very charismatic

• He reduced taxes

• He imposed heavy taxes

• He was frequently absent from the country

What action did the nobles take in 1215 against King John?

• They supported him unconditionally

• They led a revolt

• They left the country

• They held a feast in his honor

What was the Magna Carta based on?

• French laws

• Roman laws

• English laws

• Spanish laws

Under the Magna Carta, what was required of King John in relation to the law?

• To ignore the law

• To write new laws

• To submit to the law

• To enforce laws overseas

Who confirmed the Magna Carta after King John signed it?

• The king's council

• The local mayors

• The foreign diplomats

• The military generals

Led the Norman Conquest and became King of England in 1066 C.E.

• King John

• Henry II

• William the Conqueror

• Hugh Capet