How Did The Normands Control England Flashcards
1
Q
Who helped william to control england
A
His rich friends
2
Q
What did he give his friends in return
A
Large areas of land
3
Q
What did william build when he was king
A
Castles. And by 1086 he had built of 100 of them
4
Q
Why did he introduce the motte and baily castles
A
To protect local areas.
5
Q
What was the disadvantage and advantage of the motte and baily castles
A
Disadvantage: easy to take down. Advantage: very easy and quick to build.
