2.4.3 Conflict with the Church

• Who was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury in 1207 despite King John's opposition?

  Stephen Langton
• King John accepted Stephen Langton as Archbishop of Canterbury without resistance.

  False
• In 1208, Pope Innocent III placed England under a interdict
• Chronological order of key events in the conflict between King John and the Church:

  1️⃣ Stephen Langton appointed Archbishop of Canterbury

  2️⃣ John refuses to accept Langton

  3️⃣ Papal interdict imposed on England

  4️⃣ John's excommunication

  5️⃣ Resolution of the conflict and John's submission
• The conflict with the Church had no impact on the Magna Carta negotiations.

  False
• Match the context factor with its description:

  John's authoritarian personality ↔️ His ruthless and autocratic ruling style

  Royal authority vs. Papal authority ↔️ John's belief in absolute royal power

  Appointment of the Archbishop of Canterbury ↔️ Disagreement over the selection process

  External political pressures ↔️ John's need for Church support
• What role did King John play in the conflict with the Church?

  Challenged Papal control
• Pope Innocent III excommunicated King John for his defiance
• The Archbishop of Canterbury became a symbol of the battle between royal and Papal power.
• Why did King John reject Stephen Langton as Archbishop of Canterbury?

  Papal appointment without approval
• Langton later played a pivotal role in the Magna Carta
• Which Archbishop of Canterbury died in 1205, leading to the disputed election of his successor?

  Hubert Walter
• Chronological order of events following Archbishop Hubert Walter's death in 1205:

  1️⃣ Canterbury monks elect Reginald

  2️⃣ King John nominates John de Gray

  3️⃣ Pope Innocent III appoints Stephen Langton

  4️⃣ John refuses to accept Langton

  5️⃣ Papal interdict imposed on England
• Match the key individual with their action or role:

  King John ↔️ Challenged Papal authority

  Pope Innocent III ↔️ Appointed Stephen Langton

  Stephen Langton ↔️ Became Archbishop of Canterbury

  Canterbury Monks ↔️ Elected Reginald without consent
• King John's refusal to accept Stephen Langton led to his excommunication.
• John's defiance of Papal authority escalated tensions, leading to an interdict on England
• King John's refusal to accept Stephen Langton as Archbishop of Canterbury was a pivotal moment in the conflict between John and the Church
• The Pope appointed Stephen Langton in 1207 without King John's approval
• What two actions were taken against King John in 1208 due to his refusal to accept Langton?

  Excommunication and interdict
• The Papal Interdict on England was imposed by Pope Innocent III in response to King John's defiance of authority
• Pope Innocent III aimed to assert the Church's independence and influence in England.
• What were three effects of the Papal Interdict on England?

  Religious suspension, economic impact, social distress
• Sequence of events leading to the Papal Interdict on England

  1️⃣ King John refuses to accept Langton

  2️⃣ John is excommunicated

  3️⃣ Papal interdict is imposed
• King John's excommunication in 1209 was primarily due to his defiance of Papal authority
• The lack of religious services after King John's excommunication alienated his subjects.
• What belief of King John conflicted with the Church's autonomy?

  Absolute royal power
• The dispute over the appointment of the Archbishop of Canterbury was a significant trigger
• King John escalated the conflict with the Church.
• Pope Innocent III intensified political and religious tensions.
• King John's conflict with the Church was escalated by his belief in absolute royal power.
• King John's authoritarian personality contributed to his conflict with the Church.
• The dispute over the appointment of the Archbishop of Canterbury was a significant trigger for the conflict.
• Pope Innocent III intensified political and religious tensions with King John.
• Order the key events in the conflict between King John and the Church:

  1️⃣ Dispute over the Archbishop of Canterbury

  2️⃣ King John challenges Papal authority

  3️⃣ Pope Innocent III appoints Stephen Langton

  4️⃣ Escalation of political and religious tensions
• What did the Archbishop of Canterbury symbolize in the conflict between King John and the Church?

  Battle between royal and papal power
• The conflict between King John and the Church ultimately led to a severe escalation in tensions.
• The monks of Canterbury elected Reginald as Archbishop without royal consent in 1205.
• Who did King John nominate as Archbishop of Canterbury after Reginald's election was disputed?

  John de Gray
• In 1207, Pope Innocent III appointed Stephen Langton as the new Archbishop of Canterbury.
• The appointment of Stephen Langton challenged royal authority and escalated tensions with King John.