The Norman dynasty (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What did Robert, the eldest son, inherit when William the Conqueror died?
What did Robert, the eldest son, inherit when William the Conqueror died?
The Duchy of Normandy
What did Henry, the youngest son, receive from William the Conqueror's inheritance?
What did Henry, the youngest son, receive from William the Conqueror's inheritance?
A substantial sum of money
In which year did William the Conqueror die?
In which year did William the Conqueror die?
1087
How did William the Conqueror die?
How did William the Conqueror die?
From wounds after Battle of Mantes
Who was Bishop Odo of Bayeux?
Who was Bishop Odo of Bayeux?
William the Conqueror's half-brother
In which year did Odo's rebellion occur?
In which year did Odo's rebellion occur?
1088
How many leading barons joined Odo in his rebellion against William Rufus?
How many leading barons joined Odo in his rebellion against William Rufus?
Six
Why did the rebels prefer Robert as their overlord?
Why did the rebels prefer Robert as their overlord?
They thought he'd be easier to manipulate
When did William Rufus die?
When did William Rufus die?
August 1100
In which year did the Battle of Tinchebray take place?
In which year did the Battle of Tinchebray take place?
1106
What was the key significance of the Battle of Tinchebray?
What was the key significance of the Battle of Tinchebray?
It reunited England and Normandy
What did the Norman feudal system give William direct control over?
What did the Norman feudal system give William direct control over?
All land ownership
What did Henry do immediately after William Rufus died to secure the throne?
What did Henry do immediately after William Rufus died to secure the throne?
Seized the royal treasury