Rufus and the conflict with the Church

What was the main reason for the trial of William of Saint-Calais in 1088?

• He refused to pay taxes to Rufus.

• He was accused of treason for not supporting Rufus during a rebellion.

• He attempted to overthrow Rufus.

• He was caught practising simony.

Where was William of Saint-Calais put on trial?

• London

• York

• Salisbury

• Canterbury

What was the outcome of William of Saint-Calais's trial?

• He was executed.

• He was imprisoned for life.

• He was exiled and lost his bishopric.

• He was pardoned by Rufus.

What did the conflict between Rufus and Anselm primarily revolve around?

• The appointment of bishops.

• The ownership of church lands.

• The recognition of the Pope.

• The construction of new churches.

What was the Council of Rockingham called to address?

• The trial of William of Saint-Calais.

• Anselm's request to travel to Rome for Papal approval.

• The practice of simony.

• The construction of a new cathedral.

What was one of the conditions Anselm placed on accepting the role of Archbishop of Canterbury?

• He wanted to be made a cardinal.

• He wanted all of Lanfranc’s lands returned.

• He wanted to be given a castle.

• He wanted to be exempt from taxes.

What practice did Rufus bring back that had been outlawed by Lanfranc?

• Simony

• Nepotism

• Usury

• Heresy

Who was made Bishop of Durham by Rufus for £1000?

• William of Saint-Calais

• Anselm

• Ranulf Flambard

• Herbert Losinga

What was Anselm's relationship to Lanfranc?

• He was Lanfranc's son.

• He was Lanfranc's pupil.

• He was Lanfranc's brother.

• He was Lanfranc's rival.

What did Rufus do when Anselm was exiled in 1097?

• He appointed a new archbishop immediately.

• He profited from the income of Anselm’s empty position.

• He declared war on the Pope.

• He abolished the position of Archbishop of Canterbury.