Henry II Taking Control, and Becket

Question 1

Name 5 ways William took control of England

Answer 1

1. CASTLES. To defend and attack, and also frighten and intimidate - to send a message that the Normans were here to stay!
2. LAND. He gave land over to his Norman friends and followers.
3. HE USED VIOLENT SUPPRESSION. e.g. Crushing rebellions, and The Harrying of the North, 1069
4. He introduced the FEUDAL SYSTEM
5. He took control of the CHURCH
6. He did the DOOMSDAY survey

Question 2

Name the 5 parts of a Motte & Bailey Castle

Answer 2

1. the Motte - the Hill, on which was
2. the Keep (the fort on top)
3. the Bailey (on bottom of hill, with living quarters, livestock, church maybe)
4. the Moat, or ditch.
5. the Wall surrounding the whole thing, with lookout towers.

Question 3

What is Excommunication?

Answer 3

Excommunication meant that you would not be allowed to take communion any more. This was serious, as it meant you may not end up being able to go to heaven!

Question 4

Who was the only person who could crown the new king? Henry’s new son.

Answer 4

It’s normally the Archbishop of Canterbury (Becket). But Becket was in exile. Henry got Archbishop of York to do it, which was a snub to the prestige of Becket’s office.

Question 5

Which court was more lenient, church or royal?

Answer 5

Church.

Question 6

Who was Theobald?

Answer 6

Archbishop of Canterbury

Question 7

Why did Henry II choose Becket to become Archbishop of Canterbury?

Answer 7

Because he thought that this would give him greater control over the church.

Question 8

What did Henry say that resulted in 4 knights murdering Becket?

Answer 8

‘Will no one rid me of this troublesome priest?’

Question 9

Which building was Becket murdered in?

Answer 9

Canterbury Cathedral

Question 10

Who tried to save Becket’s life?

Answer 10

Sir Edward Grim

Question 11

What year was Becket murdered?

Answer 11

1170 (29th December)

Question 12

What did the Archbishop of York do to upset Becket?

Answer 12

Crowned Henry the Younger.