history Flashcards
How did William deal with opposition in the Harrying of the North?
He sent soldiers to kill his opponents and destroy their land
What does the Domesday Book show happened to the population of the north of England after the Harrying of the North?
It decreased by 75%
How did William get Danish soldiers to leave in 1069?
he paid them to leave
Who did some people in the north of England want to be king instead of William?
Edgar Atheling
What did William start doing to English bishops in 1070?
Replacing them with Norman bishops
True or false? Before 1066, Anglo-Saxon women could own and inherit land.
True
Which of these was a feature of a motte-and-bailey castle?
They were made of wood
Why did William have early castles built out of wood, not stone?
They were quick to build
Why did William order motte-and-bailey castles to be built across the country?
To warn people he was here to stay and to protect his supporters
When did the Harrying of the North take place?
1069 to 1070
Who was William worried might invade England in 1085?
The Vikings
In what year was the Domesday survey completed
1086
What was the main purpose of the Domesday Book?
To raise taxes to pay for an army
Where is the Domesday Book kept now?
The National Archives
How many different places are mentioned in the Domesday Book?
About 13,000
