Norman society, culture and warfare pre-1066 (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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Who granted land around Rouen to Rollo, founding Normandy?
Who granted land around Rouen to Rollo, founding Normandy?
Charles the Simple
Who was the son of Emma and Æthelred the Unready?
Who was the son of Emma and Æthelred the Unready?
Edward the Confessor
How old was William when he became Duke of Normandy?
How old was William when he became Duke of Normandy?
Seven or eight
When did the country become known as France?
When did the country become known as France?
Thirteenth century
What were duchies called in the feudal system?
What were duchies called in the feudal system?
Fiefs
What were dukes and counts who swore loyalty to the king called?
What were dukes and counts who swore loyalty to the king called?
Vassals
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
Who succeeded Robert I the Magnificent as Duke in 1035?
Who succeeded Robert I the Magnificent as Duke in 1035?
William the Conqueror
What were Norman knights fighting on horseback called?
What were Norman knights fighting on horseback called?
Chevaliers
What were the strong horses bred by Normans called?
What were the strong horses bred by Normans called?
Destriers
Why did the Normans convert to Christianity?
Why did the Normans convert to Christianity?
Pact with the King of the Franks
What did loyal supporters in private armies become?
What did loyal supporters in private armies become?
Full-time professional soldiers