Revision History 2024 Flashcards
the 4 who tried to be king
Edgar, William, Harold, Harald
What did the king supposedly promise 3 of them
To make - king when he passes away
The 4 groups - feudalism
Kings, Nobles, Knights (little of the population) and peasants (90 percent of the population)
The ideal knight
Helps those in need, generous, brave
Weapons knights use
Swords, spears, hammer, axe
The battles when Harold became king
Battle of Stramford bridge and Battle of hastings
Types of castles
Motte and bailey, Keep, Concentric castle
Before you could be a knight you were
A page (7-10) and a squire (14- 18-21)
Why did castles turn to turn and not stay built as wood
Breaks easily and mold
Why were there tornaments
For knights to show their fighting skills