2.5.5 End of Topic Test - Towns, Villages & Buildings Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of the population lived in towns in the 11th century?
A
10%
2
Q
What was the principal town of each shire known as?
A
The burh
3
Q
What type of buildings did people build to show their wealth and status?
A
Cathedrals & Castles
4
Q
How long did a peasant have to live in a Norman town before becoming a free-man?
A
1 year
5
Q
What was the name used to describe citizens of a town?
A
Burgesses
