Norman Impact On Britain

Question 1

When and where did the Normans conquer Britain?

Answer 1

Battle of Hastings in 1066.

Question 2

What book did the Normans publish in 1089 to make a survey of the new country they conquered and allow them to charge taxes?

Answer 2

Domesday Book

Question 3

Name two types of large and expensive buildings the Normans built in order to show that they were in control.

Answer 3

Castles and Cathedrals

Question 4

What type of castle did the Normans build initially? They were later replaced with stone.

Answer 4

Motte and Bailey Castles

Question 5

How did the Normans change the government of England?

Answer 5

Introduced the Feudal System.

Question 6

How did the Feudal System keep control of England?

Answer 6

It was a hierarchy with the king at the top. It kept control because everything was owned by the king and he gave wealthy land in exchange for loyalty and taxes.

Question 7

Why were English nobles left out of the new Norman kingdom?

Answer 7

All business, trade, laws and government were done in French not English.