Term: Canon Law
'Canon Law' refers to the laws and regulations made by the church to govern its members and clergy. It was an important part of church authority in medieval England.

Term: Martyrdom
'Martyrdom' is the act of suffering death because of adherence to a religious belief. Thomas Becket became a martyr after his death in 1170.

Term: Excommunication
'Excommunication' is a church punishment that excludes a person from participating in church activities, often used against those who disobey church laws.

Term: Royal Supremacy
'Royal Supremacy' refers to the authority of the king over the church in England, especially after the Reformation.

Term: Pilgrimage
'Pilgrimage' is a religious journey to a sacred place, which was common in medieval Christianity to seek spiritual benefit.

Thomas Becket was a close friend of King Henry II and was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162. However, their relationship became strained over the church's independence and legal rights.

Becket insisted on the church's authority to judge clergy, which clashed with Henry's desire to control church courts. This led to conflict and ultimately Becket's murder in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170.

Becket was seen as a martyr and saint after his death, inspiring many to pilgrimage to Canterbury and strengthening the church’s influence in England.

Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

1. Excommunication
2. Pilgrimage
3. Canon Law
4. Royal Supremacy
5. Martyrdom

A. A religious journey to a sacred place. B. Laws made by the church to govern its members. C. Being excluded from church membership and activities. D. Suffering death for religious beliefs. E. The king's authority over the church in England.