Y9 Norman Lincolnshire

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