The rebellion of 1215 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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When did King John return to England after losing Normandy?
When did King John return to England after losing Normandy?
October 1214
Which historical document did barons use to justify their demands in 1214?
Which historical document did barons use to justify their demands in 1214?
Henry I's coronation charter of 1100
Where did angry barons meet in November 1214 to make their oath?
Where did angry barons meet in November 1214 to make their oath?
Bury St Edmunds
Why did John take the cross to go on crusade in March 1215?
Why did John take the cross to go on crusade in March 1215?
To gain papal protection
Who became the military leader of the rebel barons on 5 May 1215?
Who became the military leader of the rebel barons on 5 May 1215?
Robert Fitz Walter
When did the rebels achieve their major breakthrough by capturing London?
When did the rebels achieve their major breakthrough by capturing London?
17 May 1215
Why was losing London so damaging to King John's position?
Why was losing London so damaging to King John's position?
Lost financial resources & revenue
How many barons actively rebelled against John out of the total number?
How many barons actively rebelled against John out of the total number?
39 out of approximately 165
On what date did King John seal Magna Carta?
On what date did King John seal Magna Carta?
15 June 1215
Who annulled Magna Carta almost immediately after it was sealed?
Who annulled Magna Carta almost immediately after it was sealed?
Pope Innocent III
Who did John send to negotiate with the barons after November 1214?
Who did John send to negotiate with the barons after November 1214?
William Marshal & Stephen Langton
Where did the rebel barons muster their army in April 1215?
Where did the rebel barons muster their army in April 1215?
Northampton