The Norman Conquest Flashcards
What happened in January 1066 with Edward the confessor?
He died with no heir
The Witan chose Saxon Harold Godwinson to be the new king who are the Witan?
A meeting of the most important lords in England
Who were the two other men who prepared to fight Harold Godwinson for the crown?
Harald Hardrada and William of Normandy
What happened in September 1066 with Harald Hardrada?
Harald invaded the north of England and fought the Saxons at Stanford Bridge!
Who won during the war of Stanford Bridge?
The Saxons
What did the Saxons have to do after they won the battle of Stanford Bridge?
They had to turn around and rush back down the country to fight William of Normandy
Who won the battle between the Saxons and the Normans?
The Normans and William of Normandy became King
What happened to Harold after the war?
He was shot in the eye by an arrow and hacked to pieces by Norman knights
What language did England’s rulers speak?
French
What did the Normans build to keep the Saxons out?
Huge castles made first out of wood then stone
What did the Normans do to honour God?
They built vast cathedrals
Anyone who tried to resist the Norman rule would be what?
Brutally killed
What did William of Normandy/ William the Conquerer use to control the country?
Land
What did William the Conquerer do to find out how much everyone in the village had to tax him?
He created a book called the Domesday book and ordered the whole country to be surveyed!
What is the feudal system?
A system where every person in the village would give land in return for service
