History Flashcards
What where flagelants?
People who whipped themselves when the church bells rung.
Why did people draw doom paintings rather than write them?
Because everyone can understand them.
Where where doom painting hung in a church?
Where everyone would look so they could be seen
Who is at the top of a feudal system?
The King.
Who is second in the feudal system?
The barons
Who is third in the feudal system?
Nights
Who is fourth in the feudal system?
The peasants
What special types of castles did William the conqueror build
Motte and Bailey castles
Why did William the conqueror destroy the north?
Because the north was planning to rebel against him
Who was fighting in the battle of Stanford bridge?
Harold Godwinson vs Harald hardrada
What time period was the medieval times?
From 400 AD to 1453 AD
Where was Guillaume getting the big battle of Hastings ready?
France, Normandy
What was a strength of Williams army?
Professional soldiers and armour
What was a strength of Haralds army?
Didn’t rest, went straight to fight.
Who fought in the battle of Hastings?
Guillaume and Harold Godwinson
How did Harold godwinson win the battle of Hastings?
He pretended to flee, got to high ground and attacked hardradas army
Who where the four claims to the throne?
Edgar Atheling, Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada and Guillaume of Normandy.
How many ships did Hardrada invade with?
300
When did the revolt begin?
30th may 1381.
How much was the poll tax?
5 pence
What happened to wat Tyler?
He was killed by the mayor, as he was leading the revolt.
Who did the feudal system benefit the most?
The king as he was at the top, getting the most of everything.
What was the statue of labourers?
The law introducing less money and more work for peasants.
why where there 3 contenders to the English throne in 1066?
they all had different stories about how edward had said they woud be king
who had the strongest claim to the throne?
guillame of normandy, he was a proper king, and was king of normandy. on the other hand he was not english
what happened at stamford bridge? why significant?
crowned Harold godwinson king. significant as Harold and william fought in battle of hastings.
why did william win battle of hastings?
preperations, tactics and leadership.
how did doomsday book, castles and harrying of the north help william maintain controll over england?
it showed england that he was firm, and was strong and good at keeping them in line.
what where advantages and disadvantages of motte and bailey castles?
advantage: cheap and easy to build. disadvantage: made of wood, wood burns easily
