How William The Conquerer Secured Power After 1066

Question 1

Who did the witan chose to support?

Answer 1

Edgar the Aetheling

Question 2

On Williams way to london, where did he take control of?

Answer 2

Dover
Canterbury
Winchester
Waringford

Question 3

Who submitted to William first?

Answer 3

Arch bishop of cantubury who had previously supported Edgar

Question 4

Who submitted to William shortly after The arch bishop of cantubury

Answer 4

Earl of york and Edwin and Morcar

Question 5

When was William crowned?

Answer 5

Christmas Day 1066

Question 6

How did William begin to gain control of England?

Answer 6

He gave land known as “shires” to his men who supported him in battle as he promised

Question 7

What did the shire reeves do in return for getting their land?

Answer 7

Swore loyalty to William, collected taxes and provided soldiers for Williams army

Question 8

Who made up the feudal system?

Answer 8

The king
Shire reeves
Knights
Peasants

Question 9

How did William mark his territory?

Answer 9

By building motte and Bailey castles

Question 10

What was Williams main way of controlling the English and securing power?

Answer 10

Building castles