14 Questions
What event made Matilda the sole legitimate heir to Henry I?
Her brother's death in 1120
Who was commanded by Henry I to accept Matilda as his successor?
His nobles
What was the learning objective related to in the text?
SWBAT understand the causes and effects of the rule of Henry II and Common Law
What is the Essential Question related to in the text?
Evolution of Common Law in England
Who did Matilda marry in 1128?
Geoffrey of Anjou
Who ascended the throne in 1154 after winning the civil war?
Henry II
What legal systems did Henry II create to centralize the law in England?
Common Law and Canon law
What was the jury system that Henry II introduced to investigate criminal cases?
A system of citizens sworn on oath
Who was the wife of Henry II and Louis VII of France?
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Who was the mother of Richard I (the Lionheart) and John?
Eleanor of Aquitaine
What legal concept do Common Law in England and Constitutional law in the United States rely on?
Judicial precedent or case law
During which king's reign was the Magna Carta created?
King John (1199-1215)
Where was the Magna Carta created in 1215?
Runnymede
In what period did England's first distinct legislative institution emerge?
Under Edward I (1272-1307)
Test your knowledge about the rule of Henry II, the development of Common Law, and the significance of Magna Carta in English legal history. The quiz covers essential questions, academic vocabulary, and learning objectives related to this historical period.
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