2 - William establishes Control KEYWORDS

Question 1

Barons

Answer 1

An important Lord in the feudal system.

Question 2

Besieged

Answer 2

To surround a place with armed forces in order to capture it or force it’s surrender.

Question 3

Burhs

Answer 3

Fortified settlement established to protect towns against Viking invasion.

Question 4

Conciliatory

Answer 4

Intended to end a disagreement.

Question 5

Disinherited

Answer 5

Preventing someone from inheriting another’s property or title.

Question 6

Domain

Answer 6

Area under one ruler.

Question 7

Domesday Book

Answer 7

A record of a surgery of the lands of England, giving ownership, size and value of the properties.

Question 8

Garrison

Answer 8

The troops stationed in a castle or town to defend it.

Question 9

Legitimacy

Answer 9

Having the right to do something for example rule England.

Question 10

Levied

Answer 10

To impose and raise a tax or army.

Question 11

Patronage

Answer 11

The power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges such as holding land.

Question 12

Plunder

Answer 12

To steal.

Question 13

Motte and Bailey

Answer 13

A castle with a wooden or stone keep situated on a raised earthwork called a motte surrounded by an enclosed courtyard.

Question 14

Royal Writs

Answer 14

A new formal written order issued by the king essentially a new law.

Question 15

Treasury

Answer 15

Where is the funds of the government ( ie the king) are kept.