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WorksheetsY9 Norman Lincolnshire
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
When King William built a castle in Lincoln he put it in the middle of whose land?
Earl Edwin
Harold Godwinson
Harald Hardrada
Robert of Stafford
How did building a cathedral help the Normans rule England?
It was used as a tax collection point
It was a good place to watch out over all of Lincoln from.
It showed how powerful the Normans were and that God supported them
The gift shop made lots of money for the churhc.
Why did the Bishop move from the small town of Dorchester to the City of Lincoln?
Lincoln was more important so the bishop would seem more important
Dorchester was given to the Bishop of London
Lincoln had a better football team
Lincoln was nearer to London
How did Jewish people help Lincoln expand?
5000 Jewish people moved to Lincoln
They lent money to businessmen to build up their businesses.
They set up brickworks for builders
They built the catherdal
How did being part of the Norman Empire help Lincoln grow?
It was easier to trade with Europe as they were part of the same government
Everyone learnt French
Lincoln became a centre for French pilgrims
The Normans made Lincoln its capital
What is a bishop?
Someone who makes things eg a weaver
An important leader in the Catholic Church who runs an area called a diocese
The King's chief servant
What is an artisan?
A religious statue
Someone who paints churches
Someone who makes things e.g. a weaver
A Knight's servant
What was the name of the road that went from London to York through Lincoln?
M1
Ermine Street
Bishop's Road
Fosse Way
What is a motte?
A tower in a caste
An earth mound in a castle which has a tower on top.
A lord who fights for land
A ditch without water in it
Which bishop started the building of Lincoln Cathedral in 1072?
Hugh
Remiguis
Peter
Harold
