History Homework 9

Question 1

What social system did William introduce to ensure greater control of the population, including the nobles?

Answer 1

feudal system

Question 2

Which Norman was made Archbishop of Canterbury and made lots of changes to the Church?

Answer 2

Lanfranc

Question 3

What term was given to a person left in charge of the country while the king was away?

Answer 3

Regent

Question 4

Who did the witan announce asking after Harold II death at Hastings?

Answer 4

Edgar Aethling

Question 5

What did peasants owe their lord in return for land?

Answer 5

Labour service

Question 6

What term was given to the rich nobles and royals in the feudal system?

Answer 6

Tenants-In-Chief

Question 7

What did William build across the country to help him control the saxon population?

Answer 7

Motte and Bailey castles

Question 8

When was the uprising against Tostig, Tostig exiled?

Answer 8

1065

Question 9

When was Harold’s embassy?

Answer 9

1064/65

Question 10

When was the death of Edward the confessor?

Answer 10

January 1066