William II and the Church (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was William II commonly known as?
What was William II commonly known as?
William Rufus
What was William Rufus's main interest regarding the Church?
What was William Rufus's main interest regarding the Church?
Extracting money from it
In which year did William II clash with William of St Calais?
In which year did William II clash with William of St Calais?
1088
What crime did William II accuse St Calais of committing?
What crime did William II accuse St Calais of committing?
Treason
Where did St Calais argue he should be tried?
Where did St Calais argue he should be tried?
In Church courts
In which year did Lanfranc die?
In which year did Lanfranc die?
1089
How long did William II keep the Canterbury position empty?
How long did William II keep the Canterbury position empty?
Four years
Why did William II finally appoint a new Archbishop in 1093?
Why did William II finally appoint a new Archbishop in 1093?
He became ill and feared divine punishment
Who was Anselm before becoming Archbishop?
Who was Anselm before becoming Archbishop?
A monk & Lanfranc's pupil
What was the pallium?
What was the pallium?
A vestment given by the Pope to bishops
When was the Council of Rockingham called?
When was the Council of Rockingham called?
1095
What happened to Archbishop Anselm in 1097?
What happened to Archbishop Anselm in 1097?
He was forced into exile