THE AFTERMATH OF THE NORMAN CONQUEST Flashcards
Many English lords didn’t want to accept William. William needed to get the country under control. What’s the solution?
William held a coronation, gaining the lords’ respect. He built large stone structures, intimidating them.
William needed to collect taxes, but didn’t know how much wealth the country owned and who owned what. What’s the solution?
The Feudal System divided land fairly alongside the Domesday book.
In Dover, there was a castle full of English soldiers. If William made a mistake, they could stop him going to Normandy. What’s the solution?
Englishmen were scared and were ready to surrender, but wanted money and blew up the greater part of the castle. William payed to rebuild the castle.
London’s England’s capital. William needed to take control fast. Harold’s troops didn’t come with him to Hastings. Lots of them were in London. What’s the solution?
William layed waste to places close to London and then London submitted. He pillaged London.
Scandinavian’s was still a threat and were supported by an English rebellion in the North (Vikings). What’s the solution?
He built castles and held the Harrying of the North (campaigns led by William across the North of England).
For a castle, what’s better: Wood or stone?
Stone
For a castle, what’s better: Normal reinforced gate or moat and drawbridge or moat, drawbridge and portcullis or moat, drawbrigde, portcullis and barbican?
Moat, drawbridge, portcullis and barbican
For a castle, what’s better: Round tower or square tower?
Square tower
For a castle, what’s better: A motte (mound) in the centre of the bailey or a motte on the edge of the bailey?
a motte on the edge of the bailey?
For a castle, what’s better: Machicolations, Hoardings or neither?
Machicolations
How many castles were built in 1086?
58
What two types of castles were there?
Motte and Bailey and Stone Catles
Motte and Baileys’ had what?
A hill and a surrounding river
Stone castles had what?
Thick, tall walls made of stone
Where were stone castles really popular?
In major towns
Why were castles built?
To protect high-profiled residents, most commonly kings and queens. It also shows power.
How would castles tire intruders?
They were built with a moat, so in case of any attacks, a bridge would rise so the invaders couldn’t get in. They were built on a hill so it was also hard for the invaders to attack as they would have to run uphill, tiring them.
Why were some castles designed so they can move?
They could go downhill. It was also easier to trip up because of the weight, especially stone castles.
What effect would castles have on locals?
They would be protected from invaders, but due to a castles construction, houses may have had to be demolished.
What type of structures did William and his army build?
They built huge, intimidating structures such as the Tower of London. This made people pay respect to William.
What advantages do stone castles have?
They are strong and firm and hard to penetrate. I you had a wooden castle, you could set fire to it.
Why did Normans build castles out of wood?
Wood was easier to get. It was lighter, quick to build and the Normans only built wooden castles for temporary use.
What were criminals sometimes asked to do instead of being put to death?
Pilgramidge
Instead of setting an example 1)___ got away with (2)__.
1) Clergy
2) Murder
Who was the biggest landowner in England?
The Church (It made them really powerful).
Land was used for ___.
Farming
Any town where there was an Abbey would be under the influence of ___.
The Abbot
Who were Abbots?
Abbots were Feudal Lords and got money from fees.
The ____ is the name of the system of rule bay popes.
Papercy
The Pope is the elected head of what?
The Catholic Church.
What’s the Pope’s official name?
The Bishop of Rome
What was the name of all the Christian countries in the middle ages?
The Christendom
Who led the Christendom?
The Pope
Who led the Archdiocese?
The Archbishop of York and Canterbury
Who lead the diocese?
The Bishop
Where was the diocese based?
In the cathedral
When would the Church rent land to people?
At marriages and burials
What would the Church use with money the received?
They would buy equipment
What would donations be called?
Takes, such as Tithes
When would people have to give money?
On Easter
Was there a fine for going against God or Church?
Yes
When a tenant died, what would the Church take?
His 2nd best possession.
