1066/battle of Hastings/norman conquest Flashcards
(25 cards)
What year did the Battle of Hastings take place?
1066
Who was the English king defeated at the Battle of Hastings?
King Harold II
Who led the Norman forces at the Battle of Hastings?
Duke William of Normandy
True or False: The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066.
True
Fill in the blank: The Norman Conquest of England began after the ______ of Hastings.
Battle
What was a significant outcome of the Norman Conquest?
The establishment of Norman rule in England
What type of military strategy did the Normans use at the Battle of Hastings?
Cavalry charges and archery
Multiple Choice: What was the primary reason for the Norman invasion of England? A) Trade, B) Land, C) Religion
B) Land
What was the name of the castle built by William the Conqueror in London?
The Tower of London
True or False: Castles were primarily built for defense during the Norman period.
True
What architectural style is associated with Norman castles?
Romanesque
Fill in the blank: The Normans introduced the ______ system in England.
feudal
What was the purpose of the Domesday Book, created after the conquest?
To assess land ownership and taxation
Who was crowned king of England after the Battle of Hastings?
William I, also known as William the Conqueror
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Norman conquest? A) Claim to the throne, B) Support from the Pope, C) Economic prosperity
C) Economic prosperity
What was the main feature of a motte-and-bailey castle?
A wooden or stone keep on a raised earthwork (motte) and an enclosed courtyard (bailey)
True or False: The feudal system established by the Normans ended serfdom in England.
False
What battle strategy did Harold II use before the Battle of Hastings?
Defensive tactics along with a shield wall
Fill in the blank: After the conquest, the English nobility was largely replaced by ______ nobles.
Norman
What was the significance of the Bayeux Tapestry?
It depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings.
Multiple Choice: What was the main advantage of Norman knights during the battle? A) Superior numbers, B) Heavier armor and horses, C) Better strategy
B) Heavier armor and horses
What was the role of castles in the Norman conquest?
To establish control over the territory and provide defense.
True or False: The Normans built castles only in urban areas.
False
What was a key feature of the military tactics used by the Normans at Hastings?
Feigning retreat to break the enemy’s formation
