The nature of kingship (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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During which period did the Catholic Church hold tremendous influence over English society?
During which period did the Catholic Church hold tremendous influence over English society?
1189-1216
What fraction of their produce did medieval people owe to the Church annually as a tithe?
What fraction of their produce did medieval people owe to the Church annually as a tithe?
One-tenth
Who sat at the apex of the Church hierarchy and claimed to be God's supreme representative?
Who sat at the apex of the Church hierarchy and claimed to be God's supreme representative?
The Pope in Rome
Who served as the head of the English Church during this period?
Who served as the head of the English Church during this period?
Archbishop of Canterbury
What were the large areas controlled by bishops called?
What were the large areas controlled by bishops called?
Dioceses
Which of these was NOT a source of the Church's massive wealth?
Which of these was NOT a source of the Church's massive wealth?
Military conquest
Which spiritual service did the Church NOT provide according to the note?
Which spiritual service did the Church NOT provide according to the note?
Coronations
What was the 'dual loyalty problem' faced by clergy?
What was the 'dual loyalty problem' faced by clergy?
Loyalty to Pope vs king
Who provided education in medieval England, teaching people to read and write?
Who provided education in medieval England, teaching people to read and write?
Priests and monks
In what political role did many educated clergy serve?
In what political role did many educated clergy serve?
Royal advisors and administrators
How many types of influence did the Church have according to the note?
How many types of influence did the Church have according to the note?
Four types
How did the Church's power affect royal authority?
How did the Church's power affect royal authority?
Support strengthened, opposition weakened