William The Conquerer Flashcards
What 2 places was William royalty in?
He was royalty in Normandy then conquered England
What did William make?
The feudal system and the doomsday book
What did William make the church think?
He made the church think that the king was connected to God
what was William?
he was a religious entity
What are the 3 F’s?
Faith, fieth, and fealty
If you had money you were _____.
smart. Money= nobility= power
What do you have to take if William gave you power?
The oath of allegiance
What was the obligation of the noble?
Serve in the kings army and supply additional knights. Also serve in the kings court and give him money
What was the feudal contract formal agreement?
Both parties maintain there part of the bargain, king protects nobles and barons
What is a vassal?
A servant
Explain the feudal system
God /\ King / \ Noble / \ Vassal of 10% Baron / \ Vassal of tenants / \ 90% peasants