Medieval England Questionnaire.

1. Why was England open to Norman influence?

2. Who was Godwin of Wessex? Describe Edwards struggle with
the Godwins.
3. Under what promise did Edward send Harold to Normandy?
What happened in the end?
4. What did William do?
5. Mention 3 actions of Harold as a king.
6. What problems did he have?
7. Mention 3 changes during Williams rule.
8. Describe the society of this era.
9. What were the New Forest Laws?
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What was the Doomsday Book?
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Who was Lanfranc and what did he do?
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Architecturally speaking, what changes did the Normans
bring?
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What did William decide to do about Scotland? And
about Wales?
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What happened to the English language?
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Compare and contrast William II Rufus and Henry I
reigns.
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What were charters?
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What happened between Stephen and Matilda? Why was
that a problem?
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What is the Treaty of Durham?
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What was the cause of the wars of succession in
England?
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What happened with Matilda at the end?
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Why was Henry II marriage so controversial?
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Why did King Louis make war on the couple?
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What was Henry II greatest accomplishment?
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Explain in your own words how Henry II changed the
legal system.
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Mention 3 improvements during Henrys reign.
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Mention the 3 main factors in the problem between
Archbishop Becket and King Henry.
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Why was Beckets death controversial?
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What happened with Henrys sons?
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How was the reign divided for the inheritance?
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Why was Richard I famous for? Why is he considered a
poor king?
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What was one favorable legacy of Richards reign?
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Why was King Johns period a disaster?

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What was the Magna Carta?

What was the main goal of Henry III?
Who is seen as the ideal medieval king? Why?
Mention 3 main aspects of Edwards reignWhat happened in Wales and Scotland?
Describe Edwards legal reform
Why was Edward II controversial? How did he die?
How old was Edward III when he became king?
What was the Hundred Years War?
What was the Black Death?
How did the Parliament evolve?
What happened with language during the 14 century?
How were the last 10 years of Edwards rule?
How old was Richard II when he became king?
Why did the Peasants revolt happen? What happened?

How did it end?

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What was Henry IV biggest problem? What happened
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Wales?
Mention the 2 rebellions Henry V had to deal with.
How old was Henry VI when he became king?
Which colleges were founded during his reign?
What was the War of the Roses? It was between whom?

What happened?
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Why is the battle of Bosworth Field important?