The Effects Of William The Conquerer Becoming King (Feudal System, Domesday Book, Motte And Bailey Castles) Flashcards
Why was the Feudal System made?
So that William could ensure that the people of England followed his orders and that they stayed loyal.
What did the king provide to the lords?
Land
What do the Lords give in return?
They give him armies and tax.
What do the lords give to the knights?
Parts of land.
What do the knights do in return after the lords provide … for them?
They fight for them in war.
What do the knights give the peasants?
They rent out small bits of land for them to protect them.
What do the peasants give the knights?
They give them food.
What is Hierarchy?
A system where people or things are arranged by their importance.
What happened to people who broke their promises under the Feudal System?
They would loose their land and possibly be punished.
Does the feudal system make it easier for William to control the country?
William got to pick who got land, so he would only give it to the people he trusted.
What was recorded in the Domesday Book? (x3)
The number of people in each settlement, how much land was worth, what resources there were.
Name one disadvantage of having the Domesday Book.
Took William’s officials a whole year to do the research. Once they had finally completed it, it would be out of date as people die and wars happen.
How did the Domesday Book help William? (x2)
Helped him collect tax.
Helped him know how many people could fight for him.
Why would William want to know how much the land was worth?
To eventually sell the properties to become richer, so he knows how much money he would claim.
Why would William want to know this information?
To see how much he should charge with tax.
What is a castle?
A fortified structure built and lived in by the nobility.
What took place in the Bailey?
Most of the day to day activities took place
What was the keep there to do?
It was a physically intimidating building to scare the English.
What is a motte?
It is a high Earth mound, which is good protection and is so steep that it stops people/armies from approaching the Lord/King.
Why is there a moat?
The motor is there, because it guards, the village, water or thorns, fill the moat, which makes it unpleasant for armies to swim/climb through.
What is the drawbridge for?
It is good protection as people can control/move the drawbridge when armies come so they cannot enter through the main entrance.
Why is the castle constructed near a road/river?
It is easy to escape if there was a road nearby and having an accessible water source would also be really hand. Instead of people having to walk miles, having a road can help control trade and transport.
What is a palisade?
It is a wooden wall which keeps armies from entering easily.
