1066 And The Norman Coquest Flashcards
What does Invasion mean?
An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.
What does Cavalry mean?
Soldiers on horseback.
What does Frydsmen mean?
A peasant soldier with little experience and no weapons.
What does Resistance mean?
The refusal to accept or comply with something.
What does Housecarl mean?
An experienced Anglo-Saxon soldier with their own weapons and armour.
What does Heir mean?
A person entitled to the property or rank of another on that persons death.
What does Witan mean?
The council of the Anglo-Saxon kings in England; its duty was to advise the king.
What does the Domesday Book mean?
A record of the extent, value, and ownership, of land in England, made by William 1 in 1086.
What does Feudal System mean?
Introduced by William 1 as a way to keep control. Land was given in return for service.
What does Interpretation mean?
A historian’s view/opinion on historical events.
What does Taxes mean?
A compulsory payment to be made to the government or leader.
