King John and the Pope

King John and the Pope

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11th Grade - University

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King John's relationship with the church was tumultuous, marked by his opposition to Stephen Langton's appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury, leading to England's interdite. Despite this, John later reconciled with the Pope, influenced by political pressures and the promise of a crusade. Langton played a crucial role in the Magna Carta, advocating for church freedoms and mediating between factions. After John's death, the Magna Carta was reissued, becoming a symbol of good governance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the religious action taken against England due to King John's opposition to Stephen Langton's appointment?

A papal decree

A church council

A general excommunication

A religious interdiction

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT a reason for King John's reconciliation with the Pope?

Desire to go on a crusade

Domestic unrest

Need for financial support

Threat of a French invasion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the political calculations King John made to gain the Pope's support?

He pledged to marry a noblewoman

He offered to lower taxes

He agreed to go on a crusade

He promised to build new churches

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who played a significant role in drafting the Magna Carta and mediating during the crisis?

Stephen Langton

Pandolfe

William Marshall

Henry II

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the Magna Carta after King John's death?

It was reissued with some changes

It was ignored by the new king

It was declared illegal by the Pope

It was completely abolished