2.1 Introduction to the Angevin Kings

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    • Who were the three Angevin Kings who ruled England?
      Henry II, Richard I, John
    • The Angevin Kings were named after Anjou in France.Anjou
    • Each Angevin King made distinct contributions to English governance and law.
    • Match the Angevin King with their key contribution:
      Henry II ↔️ Established common law
      Richard I ↔️ Increased royal revenue
      John ↔️ Signed Magna Carta
    • The Angevin dynasty ruled England from 11541154 to 12161216.1216
    • John lost significant territories in France during his reign.
    • Arrange the following events in chronological order:
      1️⃣ Norman Conquest
      2️⃣ Angevin Kings' reign begins
      3️⃣ Henry II establishes common law
      4️⃣ Richard I goes on Crusades
      5️⃣ John signs Magna Carta
    • Feudalism influenced the relationship between the monarch and nobles.
    • The Crusades had an impact on royal revenue and foreign policy during the Angevin Kings' reign.
    • Match the Angevin King with a significant event during their reign:
      Henry II ↔️ Established common law
      Richard I ↔️ Went on Crusades
      John ↔️ Signed Magna Carta
    • Who were the Angevin Kings?
      Kings of England
    • Which Angevin King participated in the Third Crusade?
      Richard I
    • King John signed the Magna Carta.
    • Match the territory with its significance in the Angevin Empire:
      England ↔️ Base of royal power
      Normandy ↔️ Strategic duchy
      Aquitaine ↔️ Economically valuable
      Anjou ↔️ Dynasty's ancestral land
    • The Angevin dynasty was named after Anjou
    • Arrange the Angevin Kings in chronological order of their reigns:
      1️⃣ Henry II
      2️⃣ Richard I
      3️⃣ John
    • What was a significant contribution of King John?
      Signed Magna Carta
    • Who were the three key figures of the Angevin dynasty?
      Henry II, Richard I, John
    • Order the reigns of the Angevin Kings chronologically.
      1️⃣ Henry II (1154-1189)
      2️⃣ Richard I (1189-1199)
      3️⃣ John (1199-1216)
    • What was Henry II's main contribution to English law?
      Established common law
    • Henry II's reign lasted from 1154 to 1189.
    • Richard I participated in the Third Crusade
    • What document did King John sign in 1215?
      Magna Carta
    • The Angevin Kings' reigns shaped English governance and legal systems.
    • Match the historical event with its significance:
      Norman Conquest of 1066 ↔️ Affected power balance between monarchy and nobility
      Feudalism ↔️ Shaped relationship between King and barons
      Crusades ↔️ Increased royal revenue through taxes
    • What territories were included in the Angevin Empire under Henry II?
      England, Normandy, Anjou, Aquitaine
    • The Angevin Empire's control over vital trade routes enhanced its economic and political strength
    • Henry II faced conflicts with Thomas Becket over ecclesiastical authority.
    • What was Richard I's primary financial burden during his reign?
      Crusades
    • King John's economic difficulties and loss of French territories led to the signing of the Magna Carta.
    • The Angevin Kings' legacy is marked by both significant contributions and failures.