Norman England - Lanfranc and the Church

What was Lanfranc's title?

• Archbishop of York

• Archbishop of Chester

• Archbishop of Canterbury

Which of these describes the correct hierarchy within the Church from most important to least important?

• Lanfranc > priests > archdeacons > bishops >archbishops

• Lanfranc > archbishops > bishops > archdeacons > priests

• Lanfranc > William > archdeacons > priests >bishops

• Lanfranc > bishops > archbishops >archdeacons >priests

Which of these accurately describes nepotism?

• Selling off Church jobs for money.

• Giving Church jobs to friends and family.

• Having more than one Church job.

Which of these accurately describes pluralism?

• Selling off Church jobs for money.

• Giving Church jobs to friends and family.

• Having more than one Church job.

Which of these accurately describes simony?

• Selling off Church jobs for money.

• Giving Church jobs to friends and family.

• Having more than one Church job.

Who was the corrupt Archbishop who Lanfranc replaced?

• Wulfstan

• Ealdred

• Stigand

Church council meetings were known as....

Select all correct changes made to the Church under Lanfranc's leadership.

• Cathedrals were demolished and rebuilt in strategically important locations.

• The feudal system was implemented.

• A new hierarchical structure was introduced to organise bishops and priests etc.

• The Church was given an increased role over the legal system.

• Castles were built in rebellious areas including the Marcher region.

Which moral offences would be trialled in Church courts? (select multiple answers)

• blasphemy

• hunting

• adultery

• theft

How did William's power increase as a result of Lanfranc's changes to the Church?

• He became Head of the Church.

• The Church was a major landowner and paid taxes.

• William enforced a new hierarchy so that church leaders would follow him.

• The Church had to provide knight service as part of the feudal system.