succession is the process in which someone automatically inherits a position or property after someone else

a realm is an area ruled by a monarch, duke or other legitimate ruler

primogeniture is the custom of a family's property going to the oldest son when the father dies

William I and his successors

History

In this unit, pupils study an aspect of British medieval history in depth. They learn about the social, economic, religious and political events that influenced the lives of those who lived in this period.

British depth study: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Which keyword describes the process in which someone automatically inherits a position or property after someone else?

What nickname did William I give his son Robert?

Robert's younger brothers dumped water on his head.

Robert and his men attempted and failed to take control of Rouen Castle.

William ordered their arrest but they fled into exile.

Robert took refuge with his father’s enemy: Philip I, king of France.

Battle at Gerberoy between William and Robert; William was thrown from his horse

William forgave Robert and confirmed that he would still inherit Normandy.

Put the following events in chronological order.

Match the inheritance to the correct son of William's.

Which custom meant that Robert as William I's eldest son deserved to inherit both realms?

Which keyword describes someone who is focused on things that have no connection with religion or the spiritual world, such as land and money?

He went from being a regent in Normany to the head of the English Church.

He went from being a monk in Normandy to becoming an abbot in England.

He went from being an abbot in Normandy to the head of the English Church.

How did Lanfranc's life change following the Norman conquest?

Complete the sentence: William rewarded Odo with land and power; he was made {{}}, the earl of Kent, and became extraordinarily wealthy.

so that he could fight without drawing blood and avoid stains on his shirt

so that he could fight without drawing blood and avoid sinful acts

so that he could fight without drawing blood and avoid feeling squeamish

Why is Odo perhaps shown in the Bayeux Tapestry as having a club rather than an edged weapon, like a sword?

How many ships did Odo contribute to William's invasion fleet?

How did one chronicler describe Odo following his land grabs by 1070?

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