Continuity and change in Norman government | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Which keyword describes something that is legal, right and accepted?

(a)  

Answer explanation

Something that is legitimate is legal, right and accepted.

Complete the sentence: (a)   is the term used in history to mean things staying the same.

Answer explanation

Continuity is the term used in history to mean things staying the same.

Complete the sentence: After 1070, William abandoned plans for power sharing and put (a)   in control of the government.

Answer explanation

After 1070, William abandoned plans for power sharing and put Normans in control of the government.

Who was able to keep their earldoms and role in government following their submission to William?

• Lanfranc and Stigand

• the Godwinsons

• Edwin and Morcar

Answer explanation

After they submitted to William at Berkhamsted, Edwin and Morcar kept their earldoms and role in government, although their influence was reduced.

William had the power to take back land from those who had broken their oath of loyalty to him. What was that called?

• the right of inheritance

• the right of forfeiture

• the right of tenure

Answer explanation

The right of forfeiture was William's right to take back land from those who had broken their oath of loyalty to him.