Which baron rebelled against Henry III?

Simon de Montfort, his brother in law

Between Heaven & Hell where people work off sins after death

What were indulgences?

People paid the Church to pray to help them get to Heaven

How did the Feudal System help William keep control?

Barons had to swear an oath of loyalty to him and pay tax

What were Doom paintings?

Paintings in churches of Heaven and Hell

Why did Harold Godwinson say he should be king of England?

He was promised the throne by Edward on his deathbed

What were major strengths of motte and bailey castles?

They were cheap, quick and easy to build

Who were the three claimants to the English throne in 1066?

William of Normandy, Harald Hardrada and Harold Godwinson

What castles did William build and what were they made from?

Motte and bailey, made from wood

How do we know the Church was powerful in Medieval times?

It was very rich and owned lots of land

What does Magna Carta mean?

Great Charter (a long list of rules)

What happened as a result of Magna Carta?

King John had to agree to work with his barons

What did William do when English barons rebelled in the North?

Set fire to all of the crops and land so nothing could grow

What religion did everyone follow in Medieval England

Catholicism (They were Catholics)

Which group of people were involved in running England for the 1st time because of Parliament?

The Commons - important townspeople

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1
Who died in January 1066 which meant there would be a battle for the English throne?
Harald Hardrada
Edward the Confessor
King John
Harold Godwinson
2
Which of these is NOT what a medieval king was expected to be like or do?
Have male heirs
Religious
A good warrior
Have female heirs
3
Which baron rebelled against Henry III?
Simon de Montfort, his brother in law
William de Traci
Simon de Montfort, his cousin
Thomas Becket
4
What is 'purgatory'?
A type of medieval house
A city near York where Henry II died
A prayer book
Between Heaven & Hell where people work off sins after death
5
What were indulgences?
The name for Church courts
Special feasts with lots of food
A special tax of 10% paid to the Church
People paid the Church to pray to help them get to Heaven
6
How did the Feudal System help William keep control?
It showed him exactly who owned what land
Barons had to swear an oath of loyalty to him and pay tax
Barons gave William food
William kept all the land for himself and didn't share
7
What were Doom paintings?
Special copies of the Bible
Paintings people had of their families
Paintings in churches of Heaven and Hell
Stories people told each other about Hell
8
Why did Harold Godwinson say he should be king of England?
He was the richest man in England
He didn't, he said Harald Hardrada should be king
He was promised the throne by Edward on his deathbed
He hated Edward
9
What were major strengths of motte and bailey castles?
They were cheap, quick and easy to build
They were difficult to destroy
William loved them
They could burn or rot
10
How did Harold Godwinson die at Hastings?
An axe to the head
An arrow through the eye
An arrow through the chest
His head was cut off
11
Who were the three claimants to the English throne in 1066?
William Hardrada, Harold Godwinson and Henry II
Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada and Edward the Confessor
William of Normandy, Harald Hardrada and Harold Godwinson
Harold Godwinson, Edward the Confessor & William of Normandy
12
What did William do to organise England and share out land?
He built castles
He killed all of the English
He created the Domesday Book
He created the Feudal System
13
What were major weaknesses of motte and bailey castles?
Everyone had to live together
They could burn or rot
They were badly designed
They were really quick to build
14
What was the first major battle of 1066?
Warterloo
Hastings
Stamford Bridge
The Somme
15
What castles did William build and what were they made from?
Stone keep castles
He didn't, he just built cathedrals
Motte and bailey, made from wood
Motte and bailey, made from stone
16
When was William the Conqueror crowned King of England?
His birthday in 1066
Christmas Day 1066
Bonfire Night 1066
New Years Day 1066
17
How do we know the Church was powerful in Medieval times?
The Archbishops wore special clothes
It had it's own language
It was very rich and owned lots of land
The Pope lives in Vatican City in Rome
18
What does Magna Carta mean?
Magna Carta was the name of the baron who created it
Great Agreement (a contract between the King and the Church)
Magnificent Cart (a special vehicle used by the king)
Great Charter (a long list of rules)
19
What happened as a result of Magna Carta?
King John followed the Magna Carta exactly
King John had to give up the throne
King John had to agree to work with his barons
King John lost all of his power
20
What did William do when English barons rebelled in the North?
Built a cathedral
Paid them to stop
Sent them all to Australia
Set fire to all of the crops and land so nothing could grow
21
Which of these did the Church NOT do in Medieval Times?
Heal the sick
Always agree with the King
Listen to people's problems
Teach people
22
Where did Harald Hardrada come from?
Normandy
Sweden
Norway
Spain
23
Who was, and is the Head of the Catholic Church?
The King
The Pope
All priests
The Archbishop of Canterbury
24
What religion did everyone follow in Medieval England
Islam (They were Muslims)
Catholicism (They were Catholics)
Hinduism (They were Hindus)
Judaism (They were Jews)
25
Which group of people were involved in running England for the 1st time because of Parliament?
The Commons - important townspeople
The Church
The barons
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