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Question 1

Before the Norman invasion who lived in England

Answer 1

Anglo Saxons

Question 2

Why was England so wealthy?

Answer 2

Because of its natural resources and good trade links with other countries.

Question 3

Before 1066 who ruled England?

Answer 3

Edward the first

Question 4

Who were the rivals for the throne in 1066

Answer 4

Edgar the atheling
Harold hardrada
Harold godwinson
William duke of Normandy

Question 5

There were five rules of inheritance in Anglo Saxon England what were they

Answer 5

Family ties- a son of the king could take control after the king died.
Post obitum - the king will nominate someone to be king after him when he dies.
Novissima verba- the king will choose a successor on his death bed.
The witan- the church and noble would choose the next king.
Use of force- someone would fight for the throne and the winner would be crowned.

Question 6

How did William establish control

Answer 6

Terror- punished people and towns
Military presence- send troops and stationed them in towns
Patronage- claimed taxes
Concessions- claiming to be the rightful king of England and demanding the throne.
Legality- his daughter got married allowing William the throne.

Question 7

Williams invasion preparation

Answer 7

Military- he had flat bottomed boats which transported horses and he prepared flat packed castles.
Political- William had conquered most of France and had support from dukes which provided money and resources needed.
Spiritual- William had a papal banner which motivated his troops as they were fighting for ‘God’

Question 8

When was the revolt of northern earls

Answer 8

1075

Question 9

Why did people revolt

Answer 9

Loss of land, loss of privileges
Williams absence, loss of power
Anglo Saxon warriors wanting to fight back.

Question 10

Why did the rebellion fail

Answer 10

The rebellion was poorly planned and didn’t have much support.
The armies from the earls were prevented from combining due to Norman soldiers.
The Danes didn’t arrive in time to help the rebellion.

Question 11

How did William maintain control

Answer 11

He had 48 large castles by 1086

They were stationed all along England to suppress riots and rebellions

Question 12

What were castles made out of and what did they begin to be made out of after

Answer 12

They were originally built of wood but later they began to be made out of stone.

Question 13

The feudal diagram

Answer 13

King
Nobility
Knights
Vassals

Question 14

Similarity’s in Norman and Anglo Saxon land ownerships

Answer 14

The king and the church owned most of it
The slaves and peasants remained at the bottom
Knight pledged aligence to barons and earls

Question 15

How did barons earn land

Answer 15

They offered loyalty and knights to fight with

Question 16

What was a geld

Answer 16

An area of land

Question 17

What is hides

Answer 17

A subdivision of Anglo Saxon land

Question 18

What was a hundred

Answer 18

A machine used in farming to turn dirt to soil

Question 19

What was the domesday book

Answer 19

It was a document that show the wealth of every town and village in England

Question 20

What did the domesday book help achieve

Answer 20

Taxing people correctly

Question 21

What jobs were there in a medieval town

Answer 21

Blacksmiths
Bakers
Armourers
Money lenders
Barbers
Apothecaries 
Carpenters

Question 22

Religious hierarchy

Answer 22

The pope 
Bishops, archbishops 
Monks, nuns
Parish priests
Friars
Medieval people

Question 23

What problems were there with the church

Answer 23

The was corruption
Many members were married which was wrong
Positions were often sold in the church

Question 24

How much land did the church own in 1086

Answer 24

1/4

Question 25

Key features of Durham cathedral

Answer 25

Small windows
Thick walls
High vaulted ceilings
Romanesque architecture

Question 26

What the three main reasons for Durham cathedral

Answer 26

Religious devoted
Defensive
Norman control