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.