The king is the ruler who directs the state and ensures justice in society. She is generally considered to have more power than other state officials, and her duties include such matters as recognizing treaties, receiving deputations from messengers or issuing decrees. The king is also responsible for controlling the state's finances, making laws, determining the procedures of all kinds of processes and maintaining public order. Choose interesting coloring pages with the king to print.
King trivia and information
A king in the Middle Ages was one of the most powerful men in the world. He was responsible for law and order in all countries to which he had authority. Most highly politically organized medieval states were ruled by a king, who was the sole head of state. He generally performed political and religious functions, and his duties included issuing decrees and managing the state's finances. He was also responsible for making laws, electing the government and exercising supreme judicial authority.
Trivia
1 In ancient Egypt there was a king who married his sister - Pharaoh Amenhotep II.
2. kings took turns going to prison where death sentences were carried out in ancient Egypt.
3 Henry VIII was the third monarch of the Tudor dynasty to rule England for more than 38 years.
4. King Frederick William I of Prussia had the greatest physical strength of any known historical monarch.
5 Ludwig II of Bavaria was known as the "Sun King" and often lavished his friends with hidden treasures in hiding places in his palace.
6 One of the more famous "kings" of medicine - Ambroise Pare invented the amputation technique that is used many times today.
7 King Edward VII ruled Britain for 9 years, but despite this he managed to introduce many changes concerning the country.
8 In ancient Mesopotamia, kings were responsible for making and enforcing laws.
9. Japan had emperors from ancient times until the 19th century, when it was replaced by a constitutional monarch.
10 Most ancient civilizations were ruled by kings, who often held the image of a deity.
