England under John (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did John become King of England?
In which year did John become King of England?
1199
Where did John spend most of his time from 1199 to 1204?
Where did John spend most of his time from 1199 to 1204?
In France defending Angevin lands
What major loss did John suffer in 1204 that forced him to return to England permanently?
What major loss did John suffer in 1204 that forced him to return to England permanently?
Loss of Normandy
Who served as justiciar during John's absence from England in the early years of his reign?
Who served as justiciar during John's absence from England in the early years of his reign?
Fitz Peter
Why did John receive more personal blame than previous kings when things went wrong?
Why did John receive more personal blame than previous kings when things went wrong?
He governed much more directly himself
What were 'new men' in John's government?
What were 'new men' in John's government?
Advisers from less prestigious backgrounds
Why did John impose heavy taxes on his subjects?
Why did John impose heavy taxes on his subjects?
To fund attempts to regain French lands
During which years was England under papal interdict?
During which years was England under papal interdict?
1208-1213
What did critics accuse John of doing with the justice system?
What did critics accuse John of doing with the justice system?
Manipulating it for personal gain
What happened to Arthur, John's nephew who had a claim to the throne?
What happened to Arthur, John's nephew who had a claim to the throne?
He disappeared while in John's custody
What positive aspect of John's reign is revealed by surviving government documents?
What positive aspect of John's reign is revealed by surviving government documents?
He kept efficient administrative records
Why must we be careful about monastic chronicles' portrayal of John?
Why must we be careful about monastic chronicles' portrayal of John?
Monks were biased due to papal conflict
In which year did barons force John to agree to Magna Carta?
In which year did barons force John to agree to Magna Carta?
1215