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Matilda's claim and campaign

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Matilda's claim and campaign”, from the unit “Medieval women: what can we learn from Matilda about women in medieval England?” (Year 7 History) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Match the keywords to the correct definitions.
  2. What keyword describes a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another person upon that person’s death?
  3. What happened to William Adelin in 1120?
  4. Why did Henry I make Matilda his next in line to the throne?
  5. Why was the timing of Henry I's death unfortunate for Matilda?
  6. Why was Stephen of Blois able to have himself crowned king of England and Normandy?
  7. What keyword describes somebody who takes something by force without the right to do so?
  8. Complete the following sentence with the missing word: Matilda sought to secure the ___ backing for her claim.
  9. Why was Stephen's position looking increasingly fragile by 1138?
  10. Which castle did Stephen surprisingly allow Matilda to safely leave and journey to Bristol?
  11. Where did Matilda set up her court in Robert's lands?
  12. What keyword describes a war between citizens of the same country?

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