3. The Norman aristocracy Flashcards
How did the Normans show off their wealth?
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What did Norman aristocrats enjoy?
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Why did the Norman aristocrats shave the back of their heads?
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What did Norman aristocrats spend money on?
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What culture did the Normans bring with them? What was this?
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What did the Normans think of the English? In what ways was this evident?
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What religious idea was significant to the Normans? What was this and how did the Normans show this?
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When needing to speak to English people, what did the Normans do? What did they do with information?
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Which language replaced English for legal and Church documents?
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Which language was spoken by aristocrats? What language was spoken by the ‘common’ people?
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In terms of family, what was Odo, to William?
A half-brother
What title was Odo given, after the Battle of Hastings?
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After his coronation, what did William grant Odo? What income did this give him?
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While William spent time in Normandy, what was Odo appointed as? For how long was this?
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What task did Odo have to deal with? When was this?
The Revolt of the Earls in 1075
What happened in 1082?
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What happened in 1087 that led to Odo rebelling? What happened as a result?
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Why was Odo significant?
It shows that William trusted key members of the aristocracy to act as regent whilst he was gone
It shows us how William would punish anyone ruthlessly who went against him
The Pope criticised William for imprisoning one of his bishops. William ignored this; he felt he had the right to do what he liked in his own kingdom.
