William The Conqueor Flashcards
1
Q
How much % of the population were killed in the Harrying of the North
A
4
2
Q
What are two types of soldiers that the British had paid and unpaid
A
Housecarls (paid) and Fyrds (unpaid)
3
Q
When was the Harrying of the north
A
Winter 1069-70
4
Q
Where did the Norman soldiers carry out similar merciless destruction after the Harrying of the north
A
Counties around London
5
Q
What is the book that William created to keep track of everything called
A
Domesday book
6
Q
About how many soldiers could hold off an English army in a castle
A
50
