Bishop Odo of Bayeux | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

Which keyword describes to punish yourself to seek God’s forgiveness for a sin?

Answer explanation

Penance means to punish yourself to seek God’s forgiveness for a sin.

Complete the sentence: The Norman aristocracy viewed their simple and ___ culture as superior to the Anglo-Saxon culture.

Answer explanation

The Norman aristocracy viewed their simple and pious culture as superior to the Anglo-Saxon culture.

What language did the Norman aristocracy use for the Church and official documents?

• Latin

• Norman-French

• English

• Italian

Answer explanation

The Norman aristocracy spoke Norman-French and used Latin for the Church and official documents.

Which of the following are impacts of Norman language on England?

• Some place names became Romanesque

• Some place names were Normanised

• The English language sometimes now has two words for similar things

• Od English words soon entered the English language

• French words soon entered the English language

Answer explanation

The Norman language had significant impacts on England, such as French words soon entered the English language.; some places names were Normanised and there were sometimes two words for similar things (one in French, one in English).

Which of the following are examples of Norman Romanesque architecture being used in both religious and military buildings?

• Tewkesbury Abbey

• the White Tower in London

• Arundel Cathedral

• Liverpool Cathedral

Answer explanation

Tewkesbury Abbey and the White Tower in London (the Tower of London - especially its chapel) are examples of Norman Romanesque architecture being used in both religious and military buildings.

What did Norman chivalry promote?

• brave and hardy fighting

• cowardily and weak fighting

• values of mercy, justice and generosity

• values of ruthlessness, injustice and selfishness

Answer explanation

Norman chivalry promoted brave and hardy fighting and values of mercy, justice and generosity.