William of Normandy and the Church. Flashcards
What was the date of the battle of Hastings?
14th of October 1066
Who was the king before the events leading up to the battle of Hastings?
Edward the confessor
Who were the main four candidates for the throne once the previous king died?
Harold Godwinson, William of Normandy, Edgar Aethling and Harald hardrada
What was the name of the council that elected a new king?
The Witenagemot
Who did the Witenagemot elect to be the next king?
Edgar Aethling
Which candidate elected themselves to be king?
Harold Godwinson
Who’s army invaded from Norway
Harald Hardrada
Why was Harold Godwinson able to defeat Harald Hardrada’s army?
They arrived early to the place Harald Hardrada’s army was resting.
What was the battle of Godwinson against Hardrada called?
The battle of Stamford bridge.
What tactic did William of Normandy use to help him win the battle of Hastings?
Feigned retreat.
Name three things William did to consolidate power.
He built motte and bailey castles, He used violence and terror and introduced the Feudal System.
What were the four classes in the Feudal System?
Peasants, King, Nobles and knights.
What was the order of the Feudal System, from most powerful to least powerful?
King, Nobles, Knights, Peasants.
Name three pros to a motte and bailey castle.
Quick to build (14 days), lots of defensive features and physical symbol of power.
What was the attack on York that William did called?
The harrowing of the North.
