Williams Flashcards
Who was William the 1st?
William the 1st, also known as William the Conqueror, was the first Norman King of England.
What year did William the 1st become King of England?
William the 1st became King of England in 1066.
What significant event is associated with William the 1st’s rise to power?
The Norman Conquest.
Fill in the blank: William the 1st was also known as _______.
William the Conqueror
True or False: William the 1st was born in England.
False
What major document did William the 1st commission in 1085?
The Domesday Book.
What was the purpose of the Domesday Book?
To assess the wealth and resources of England.
What battle did William the 1st win to secure his claim to the English throne?
The Battle of Hastings.
Fill in the blank: William the 1st was a descendant of _______.
Rollo, the Viking leader
What system did William the 1st establish in England?
The feudal system.
True or False: William the 1st ruled England for over 20 years.
True
What was one of the major impacts of William the 1st’s reign?
The integration of Norman culture into English society.
Who succeeded William the 1st after his death?
His son, William Rufus.
How did William secure power over England
Domesday book
Tax
Motte and badly castles
Rewarding loyal followers
Submission of the Earls
How did anglo saxons lose there land
Land grabs
Didn’t pay tax
Inheritance tax
Key word to describe a saxons town
A burh
What did William set up on the Welsh borders
Marcher Eldoms
