Revision Part 1 For Common Entrance Flashcards

1
Q

What were early castles called

A

Motte and Bailey Castles

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2
Q

When did William the Conqueror start building stone keep castles?

A

After the rebellion of 1069

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3
Q

Who ordered the building of concentric castles?

A

Edward 1st

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4
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In what year did Richard 3rd become King of England?

A

1483

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5
Q

In what year was the Battle of Bosworth?

A

1485

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6
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What were the names of the princes in the tower?

A

Edward and Richard

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7
Q

In what year was Eleanor of Aquitaine born?

A

1122

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8
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In what year did Eleanor marry Henry 2nd?

A

1152

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9
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In what year did Eleanor of Aquitaine die?

A

1204

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10
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On what day was the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

A

25th September 1066

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11
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On what day was the Battle of Hastings?

A

14th October 1066

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12
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In what year was the Battle of Agincourt?

A

1415

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13
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Which English king was at the Battle of Agincourt

A

Henry 5th

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14
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Which French king was Eleanor of Aquitaine married to

A

Louis VII of France

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15
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In what year did Richard 1st die

A

1199

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16
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In what year did Henry 2nd die

A

1189

17
Q

Marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine to Louis

A

1137-1152

18
Q

Harold’s claim to the throne

A

He was related by marriage to Edward
He claimed that Edward promised him the throne on his deathbed

19
Q

Harald’s claim to the throne

A

England was once ruled by the Scandinavian kings

20
Q

William’s claim to the throne

A

He claimed that Edward promised the throne to him
He claimed that Harold promised the throne to him over the bones of saints