Topic study hub

King John, 1199–1214 (A-level only)

England under Henry II’s Successors, 1189–1216 (A-level: King John, 1199–1214 (A-level only)

Objectives

Flashcards

Questions

88 min

Study time

AqaA LevelHistory2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216

Choose a revision tool

Start revising King John, 1199–1214 (A-level only)

Quick active recall practice

Quick multiple-choice practice

Mixed practice and exam-style prompts

Syllabus checklist

4 objective pages available

King John, 1199–1214 (A-level only)4 objectives

Royal government under King John: the character and aims of the King; his relations with the barons; the royal finances; justice and the law.
Relations with the Church: Hubert Walter as Archbishop of Canterbury; the dispute with the Papacy; the interdict of 1208.
The loss of Normandy and war with France: the defeats of 1202–1204 and the long campaigns to regain Normandy.
Scotland, Ireland and Wales: relations with William of Scotland and the invasion of 1209; John’s rule in Ireland and the invasion of 1210; attempts to pacify Wales.

FeudalismExchequerInterdictArchbishop of CanterburyBaronial RevoltNormandyAngevin EmpireBaronial Rebellion

Use Specific Evidence: When discussing King John's reign, always support your arguments with specific examples and evidence from the period.
Use specific examples: When answering questions about King John's relations with the Church, always include specific examples, such as the interdict or Hubert Walter's actions.

Overgeneralizing King John's Character: Instead, focus on specific actions and policies that illustrate his character, such as his financial exploitation and conflicts with the barons.
Confusing the roles of church leaders: Clarify the distinct roles and powers of the Pope as the head of the Catholic Church and the Archbishop of Canterbury as the leader of the Church in England.

Choose a learning objective

Objectives are grouped by subtopic so students can jump straight to the exact skill they want to revise.