Medieval Realms Questions Flashcards
What was the name of Edward the confessor’s bullying father-in-law?
Godwin earl of Wessex
How was Edward the confessor related to the rulers of Normandy?
He was son of Emma and grandson of Richard the third of Normandy - III
Who was the pope when William the conqueror won the battle of hastings?
Pope Alexander the second - II
How many legitimate children did William the conqueror have?
He had 9 or 10 children
Williams eldest son was called ‘Robert curthose’. What did curthose mean?
Short - stocking
What was the name of King John’s wife?
Isabella of Angoulême
Why was King John called ‘Lackland’?
Cuz his father didn’t give home any land, didn’t inherit any land
Where was the Magna Carta signed?
At Runnymede
How old was Henry III when he became King of England?
Nine years old - 9
Magna Carta was signed in 1215. In the same year, a major church council was held in Rome. What was it called?
The fourth Lateran council - 4th
‘Feudal’ is taken from the word ‘feu’, which means the same as ‘fief’. What is a ‘fief’?
A ‘fief’ is a property (plus - which brings with it) a duty to a Lord
William the conqueror’s half-brother odo was Bishop of where?
He was Bishop of Bayeux
Why is Domesday Book called Domesday Book?
It means the final word or judgement
What job did Thomas à Becket do for the King before he became Archbishop of Canterbury?
His job was chancellor (Henry the seconds Chancellor) - II
Which part of London was Becket born in?
Cheapside
