Topic questions British depth studies The reigns of King Richard I & King John
13 questions · 480 marks · about 9.5 hours
Describe one feature of the pogroms of 1189–90 against the Jewish population in England.
Describe one feature of King Richard’s involvement in the Third Crusade.
Explain why the barons rebelled against King John in 1215.
3 ‘Support from the King of France was the main reason why John was able to secure the throne of England.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
4 ‘In medieval England, life for ordinary people in towns was very different from the lives of peasants in the countryside.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
Describe two features of the feudal system.
Feature 1
Feature 2
Explain why the Church had so much influence during the reigns of King Richard I and King John.
‘Richard I’s victory at Acre was his main achievement during the Third Crusade.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
‘King John’s financial demands were the main reason for his difficult relationship with the barons in the years 1199–1214.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
Describe two features of the siege of Rochester in 1215.
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Feature 2
Explain why towns were important for the economy in medieval England.
‘The government of England during the reign of Richard I was similar to the government of England during the reign of John.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
‘Religion was the main reason why many people in England supported the crusaders.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
Describe two features of the Interdict.
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Feature 2
Explain why John was able to secure his power when he became king.
‘The main consequence of the Third Crusade was the financial burden on England.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
‘John’s failure to regain Normandy in 1214 was the main reason for the rebellion of 1215.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
Describe two features of royal revenues during the reigns of King Richard I and King John.
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Feature 2
Explain why King John lost control of Normandy.
‘Religion was the main motive for King Richard I’s involvement in the Third Crusade.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
‘The succession was the main problem facing England when King John died.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
Describe two features of Magna Carta.
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Feature 2
Explain why Richard I was able to secure his power when he became king.
‘Financial gain was the main reason for men joining the English crusading army.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
‘King John’s use of arbitrary power was the main reason for his worsening relationship with the barons in the years 1209–14.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
Describe two features of life in medieval towns.
Feature 1
Feature 2
Explain why the Interdict had such an impact on ordinary people’s lives.
‘Richard’s poor leadership was the main reason for the failure to recapture Jerusalem.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
‘The main problem facing King John, after Magna Carta had been signed, was the invasion by Prince Louis.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
Describe two features of life in medieval towns.
Feature 1
Feature 2
‘Richard’s poor leadership was the main reason for the failure to recapture Jerusalem.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
‘The main problem facing King John, after Magna Carta had been signed, was the invasion by Prince Louis.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
Describe two features of life in medieval towns.
Feature 1
Feature 2
Explain why the Interdict had such an impact on ordinary people’s lives.
‘Richard’s poor leadership was the main reason for the failure to recapture Jerusalem.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
‘‘The main problem facing King John, after Magna Carta had been signed, was the invasion by Prince Louis.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
Describe two features of life in medieval towns.
Feature 1
Feature 2
Explain why the Interdict had such an impact on ordinary people’s lives.
‘Richard’s poor leadership was the main reason for the failure to recapture Jerusalem.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
‘The main problem facing King John, after Magna Carta had been signed, was the invasion by Prince Louis.’
How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
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