The historic environment of Norman England (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In what year did Abbot Simeon take control of Ely Abbey?
In what year did Abbot Simeon take control of Ely Abbey?
1082
What was Abbot Simeon's relationship to William the Conqueror?
What was Abbot Simeon's relationship to William the Conqueror?
He was a relative
Which English rebel did the monks at Ely support before Simeon's appointment?
Which English rebel did the monks at Ely support before Simeon's appointment?
Hereward the Wake
What type of religious house was Ely Cathedral?
What type of religious house was Ely Cathedral?
Benedictine house
Who was St Etheldreda?
Who was St Etheldreda?
A 7th-century princess who founded Ely
What architectural style did the Normans bring from France to England at Ely?
What architectural style did the Normans bring from France to England at Ely?
Romanesque style
What two key features characterised Ely's Romanesque architecture?
What two key features characterised Ely's Romanesque architecture?
Thick walls and rounded arches
Why was Ely's roof built from wood rather than stone?
Why was Ely's roof built from wood rather than stone?
Wood was more economical and lighter
Why did Normans appoint family members to key religious positions?
Why did Normans appoint family members to key religious positions?
To maintain control and ensure loyalty
When did Hereward the Wake's rebellion take place?
When did Hereward the Wake's rebellion take place?
1070-1071
What broader Norman programme did Ely's rebuilding represent?
What broader Norman programme did Ely's rebuilding represent?
Church reform
What architectural style was used when parts were rebuilt in the later medieval period?
What architectural style was used when parts were rebuilt in the later medieval period?
Gothic style