Norman society, culture and warfare pre-1066 (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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What Christian name did Rollo take after receiving baptism?
What Christian name did Rollo take after receiving baptism?
Robert
Who was Emma of Normandy's son?
Who was Emma of Normandy's son?
Edward the Confessor
How old was William when he succeeded his father as Duke of Normandy?
How old was William when he succeeded his father as Duke of Normandy?
Seven or eight
In which century was the country first called France?
In which century was the country first called France?
Thirteenth
What were the duchies called in the feudal system?
What were the duchies called in the feudal system?
Fiefs
What did vassals pledge to provide to the king?
What did vassals pledge to provide to the king?
Their armies to fight
What did serfs receive in exchange for working the land?
What did serfs receive in exchange for working the land?
A place to live and protection
Which region maintained strong ducal control for a long time?
Which region maintained strong ducal control for a long time?
Normandy
Who was Duke of Normandy in 996?
Who was Duke of Normandy in 996?
Richard II the Good
What were Norman knights called due to their horseback fighting?
What were Norman knights called due to their horseback fighting?
Chevaliers
What were the strong horses bred by Normans called?
What were the strong horses bred by Normans called?
Destriers
How did loyal supporters become full-time soldiers?
How did loyal supporters become full-time soldiers?
Given armour and weapons