William The Conqueror Flashcards
What did William bring from France that helped him control England?
William took the Motte and Bailey; Flat Pack design to England.
How long was the conflict between William and the people that were rebelling against them?
The conflict was two decades long.
Name advantage of the Motte and Bailey Castle.
It was quick and easy to build and was lighter than stone.
What did William verbally introduce England?
William partly introduced language we speak today.
What is the feudal system and what order did it go in from top to bottom?
A system of hierarchy William I introduced to the people of England. At the top was the King; then the Barons, who owe allegiance to the King; then the Knights who owe allegiance to the King and the Barons; then the Peasants who owe allegiance to the Barons.
What was the Harrying of the North?
Anglo-Saxon peasants betrayed the Barons, killed an Earl and 3000 Norman’s in the north of England. Anglo-Saxon rebels met up with Vikings in 1069 to form an alliance. William heard of this and sent soldiers to the north to kill the rebels. The Normans burnt the houses, crops and killed animals on the rebels. This sent a message to all Anglo Saxon across England to prevent further rebellion.
What was the domesday book?
The Domesday book was a record of everything that everyone owned in England so the king could tax people correctly. It wasn’t very successful though because people could’ve lied.
