Questions on the First Series of Mr. Chepmell's Short Course of History [Signed G.E.C.]. (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1851. Excerpt: ... What was the witenagemote? How often and for what purpose did it assemble? HOUSE OF NOEMANDY. WILLIAM I. "Which cause did the pope favour? What was the state of Eomish influence in England during this reign? What was the conduct of the English after the battle? What became of Edgar Atheling and Harold's sons? What was the conduct of William? What became of Edwin and Morcar? Give some account of Hereward. How did William punish the English in the north for welcoming the Danes? How did he provide for his hunting?. Give some account of his forest laws. Why was game then doubly valuable? Narrate some of William's acts. What was done with most of the land in England? What was the Domesday-book? How did William check the power of the barons under the feudal system? What was the feudal system? How came noblemen, on the continent, sometimes to become independent princes? What dangerous revolt soon broke out? How was Waltheof treated? Eelate the war between William and his son Robert. Why did William invade the territories of the French king? What caused his death? To whom did he leave his two kingdoms? WILLIAM II. Describe William's personal appearance. What was Eobert called by his father? What insurrection now took place? Relate William's invasion of Normandy. What led to a war between Henry and his brothers? What was William's character? Who was his minister? How did William act towards the Church? Whose rights did he now assert? State what he did in Scotland. Who was Peter the Hermit; and what was the subject of his preaching? At what council was a holy war proclaimed? What was the result of this Crusade? Why was the expedition called a Crusade? Who went on this Crusade? Narrate the death of William. HENBY I. Narrate the acts of Henry on William's death. How...