Year 7
Year 7
Did Henry III learn from John on how to rule?
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will learn about the struggle Henry III faced in trying to rule England whilst increase his power at the cost of Magna Carta
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5 Questions
Q1.
When was Magna Carta signed?
1213
1214
1216
Q2.
How did Magna Carta limit John's powers?
Stopped him from creating taxes without the barons permission
Stopped him making church appointments
Stopped him ruling alone
Q3.
Which of these show why John did NOT struggle to rule England?
England was invaded
John was not winning the First Barons' War when he died
Prince Louis was asked to be King of England
Q4.
What caused the First Barons' War?
John getting rid of his foreign fighters
John ruling with a council
The barons handed over London
Q5.
Which of these show the effect of John's struggle to rule England?
England was richer than before he was king
He left a strong ruler to replace him
The barons continued to support him
5 Questions
Q1.
Which of these helped Henry rule England at the beginning of his reign?
Barons not being advised
Following his own rule
Selling justice
Q2.
What was a reason for the barons losing trust in Henry?
Henry asked the barons to raise taxes
Henry ruled with a council
Henry was successful in war
Q3.
What caused the Pope to threaten to excommunicate Henry?
Failure to pay for France
Failure to pay for Italy
Failure to pay for Scotland
Q4.
Henry tried to regain the lands of which empire?
English
French
Norman
Q5.
What helped to rule England before Henry was old enough to rule for himself?
Council of the barons
His family
Parliament