Y7 William The Conquerer Flashcards
When did the romans leave britain
AD 410
Where did the anglo-saxons come from?
Germany and denmark
When did the anglo saxons control britain
600
What were the three tribes the anglo saxons were divided into
Jutes, angles, saxons
What were the 3 most important kingdoms that the anglo saxons divided england into
Wessex, Mercia and Northumbria
When did the vikings invade britain
787
Where did the vikings come from
Norway, sweeden, denmark
Where did the vikings attack
Eastern england
How many children did edward the confessor have
0
Who were the three men who wanted to be king of england
Hadrada, william, harold
Who became the king of england in 1066
William
When was the battle of hastings
October 14 1066
What day was william crowned
Christmas day
What does consolidate mean
To keep control of
How did william deal with the north
He starved them (harrying of the north)
What was the name of the system william invented to keep control of england
The feudal system
What was the feudal system?
The king would give land to the barons who would give land to the knights who would then give land to the peasants in exchange for them fighting for the knights who would fight for the barons who would gather soldiers for the king
What did the domesday book hold
The land and items of people so he could tax them based on how much of something they have
What does besiege mean
To surround a place with soldiers
What were the two main things in a motte and bailey castle?
The large mound of earth (motte) and the yard (bailey)
How did castles help william control england?
He would have soldiers who could be local to people in case there were riots
When was the battle of stamford bridge
25 september 1066
How many boats did the vikings bring
300
How many boats did the vikings leave in
24
