Changes and continuities: language, laws and Church (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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How long was French the main language of the king's court?
How long was French the main language of the king's court?
Norman Conquest to end of 14th century
Which Norman legal term was NOT introduced into English?
Which Norman legal term was NOT introduced into English?
Sheriff
What was pluralism in the medieval Church?
What was pluralism in the medieval Church?
Holding more than one Church office
When was Stigand deposed as Archbishop of Canterbury?
When was Stigand deposed as Archbishop of Canterbury?
1070
Who replaced Stigand as Archbishop of Canterbury?
Who replaced Stigand as Archbishop of Canterbury?
Lanfranc
What was simony?
What was simony?
Buying and selling Church positions
What controlled each diocese in the reformed Church?
What controlled each diocese in the reformed Church?
A bishop assisted by an archdeacon
What replaced wooden Anglo-Saxon churches?
What replaced wooden Anglo-Saxon churches?
Larger stone churches
Where did William insist Bishop Odo be tried in 1082?
Where did William insist Bishop Odo be tried in 1082?
The king's court
What was the Anglo-Saxon Witan renamed?
What was the Anglo-Saxon Witan renamed?
Curia Regis
What were Norman sheriffs responsible for?
What were Norman sheriffs responsible for?
Keeping peace, holding court, taxes
What could people do in forests before 1066?
What could people do in forests before 1066?
Hunt, cut wood, and collect food
Who replaced thegns in Norman society?
Who replaced thegns in Norman society?
Knights