Module 2 - 1066 and The Norman Conquest

Question 1

Monarchy

Answer 1

A system of government where a king or queen is in charge.

Question 2

Succession

Answer 2

The way leaders or rulers are replaced when one dies, often with a family member taking over.

Question 3

Heir

Answer 3

A a person who is supposed to take over a title or property when someone else in there family can’t.

Question 4

Domesday Book

Answer 4

A record of who own what land in England, ordered by King William I.

Question 5

Rebellion

Answer 5

When people fight against the leaders in charge because they are unhappy with them. 

Question 6

Feudal system

Answer 6

A way of organising society where people exchange, land, and loyalty for protection and services.

Question 7

Baron

Answer 7

A high-ranking neighbour who gets land from the king in exchange for loyalty and help in battles.

Question 8

Villein

Answer 8

A person who had to work on a nobles land, and follow their rules in exchange for a place to live.

Question 9

Knight

Answer 9

A heavily armoured Warrior on horseback, he thought for the money in exchange for land.

Question 10

Peasant

Answer 10

A person who worked the land and didn’t have much power or wealth.