anglo saxon and norman Flashcards
anglo saxon england
Harald Hardrada was the King of?
Norway
Which group chose Harold to succeed Edward to the throne?
The Witan
Who was the only claimant with a direct bloodline to Edward the Confessor?
Edward Aethling
What was a ceorl?
A peasant who was free to work for different lords
In 1064, during his Embassy to Normandy, Harold is supposed to have sworn fealty to William. This means…
He promised to support William to become the next King of Engeland
Name 4 claimants to the throne
William of Normandy, Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada, and Edgar Aethling
majority of the population were….
slaves
Thegns and earls were expected to…
collect the king’s taxes and raise an army
Anglo Saxon social hierarchy?
The king, Earls, Thanes, Peasants, Slaves
What was the name of William’s tactic at the Battle of Hastings?
false retreat or Feigned Retreat
What was significant about the Earldom of Wessex?
it was the most powerful earldom in England, politics mainly
Where did Edward send Harold on embassy?
Normandy
When did Edward the Confessor die?
5 January 1066
Which major city are Stamford Bridge and Fulford located near?
York
What was the name of Godwin’s daughter who was married to Edward the Confessor?
Edith
When was the Battle of Hastings?
14 October 1066
Bishops and archbishops were likely to be members of…
The witan
What advantage did Harold have at the start of the battle of Hastings?
He was on top of a Senlac Hill
Which Earldom did Godwin hold?
Earldom of Wessex
According to historians, what was the purpose of King Edward the Confessor sending Harold Godwinson to Normandy?
Which layer of the Feudal System promised to serve 40 days as a soldier in exchange for land?
Tenants in Chief
Which one of these is a possible motive for William’s creation of the Domesday Book?
To assess the wealth of individuals and also tell how much to tax them
Who did all homages have a direct link to?
