Part 1: Conquered and conquerors Flashcards
When was the Battle of Edington and how was it significant?
878AD. Symbolises Viking weakness and increased English patriotism as Alfred would now be seen as an overlord.
What was the Viking army known as?
The Great Heathen Army
When was the Danelaw established?
865AD
From what years did Aethelred rule England?
978-1016
Describe the Harrying of the North. When was it?
- William the Conqueror’s army lay waste to Northern England. 100,000 people died.
When was the Domesday book written?
1085
When did Danegeld end and who ended it?
Ended in 1018 by Cnut
When was the North Sea Empire created and what countries were in it?
- England, Denmark, Norway and part of Sweden.
When did Sven Forkbeard invade England and why?
In 1013, as revenge for his sister Gunhilda’s murder in the St Brice’s Day Massacre.
Why was King John unpopular? (4)
He seduced the wives of barons.
He lost key areas (Normandy, Anjou, Maine and Brittany from 1202-5).
He murdered Arthur of Brittany which alienated important subjects.
He imposed high taxes to fund pointless battles.
When did the Angevin Empire end?
1216, at the death of King John.
When and why were burhs built?
880s to defend England against Vikings
What and when was the Battle of Maldon?
- Sven Forkbeard and Dane Olaf came to Folkestone with a fleet of 90 ships.
Who was Harthacnut?
Cnut and Emma of Normandy’s son. The last Danish king.
How many Motte and Baileys were built?
500
