Normans : Church and Religion Flashcards
What religion did Saxons follow ?
Roman catholic
What was a Synod ?
Church councils - Spread methods of reform
Who was replaced by Lanfranc as the Archbishop of Canterbury ?
Stigand
How many Saxons churches did William steal from ?
49
What style did William rebuild churches in ?
Romanesque
How many new churches were built by 1170 ?
2000
What was simony ?
Selling positions in the church
How many bishops were moved to important towns / cities ?
1/3
What law did Saxon priests have to follow ?
Forbidden to get married
Who never sent troops to support William II ?
William of St. Calais
What did William II accuse William of St. Calais of ?
Treason
Why didn’t William II replace Lanfranc ?
Wanted to take power and land from the church
Why did William II appoint Anselm ?
Thought he was being punished by god for not appointing an archbishop of Canterbury
What did Anselm want back ?
The power and land back from William II
Why did Anselm dislike William II ?
Refused to return the land he stole
What did Anselm preach about William II ?
He had a lack of morality
Why did William I like Pope Alexander II ?
He gave him the papal banner for the battle of Hastings
What did William I agree with Pope Alexander II on ?
Make the clergy Celibate and stop Simony
What did Pope Gregory VII request ?
Norman bishops frequently visited Rome
Why did William I dislike Pope Gregory VII ?
Didn’t want the Pope to interfere and take control
What did William introduce to satisfy Pope Gregory VII ?
Peter’s pence - a tax on every household paid to the pope
What did Gregory VII want from William II ?
To choose who the Archbishop of Canterbury
What happened to Pope Gregory VII ?
Forced out of office for being hostile to monarchs
Who were the Witan ?
The kings high council
