William After the Battle of Hastings YEAR 7 Flashcards
Who was at the top of the Feudal System?
The King.
Who was second from the top of the Feudal System?
The Lords.
Who was Third from top of the Feudal System?
The Knights.
Who was at the bottom of the Feudal System?
The Peasants.
What was given to the Peasants in the Feudal System?
Food, Protection and Shelter from the Knights
What was given to the Knights in the Feudal system?
Food, Shelter and Land from the Lords.
What was given to the Lords in the Feudal System?
Land from the king.
What did the Peasants do in the Feudal System?
Pay rent and farm the land for the Knights.
What did the Knights do in the Feudal System?
Give Military service to the Lords.
What did the Lords do in the Feudal System?
Give Military Aid and Loyalty to the King.
Why did William create the Domesday book?
To see what people owned and to know how much to tax them.
What is the Domesday Book?
A giant survey.
What is the name of Williams survey?
The Domesday Book.
What castles did William build all over England.
Motten Baily Castles.
What was usually found on the chunk of ground under the castle?
A village or farmyard.
