Does William deserve to be known as the Conqueror? Flashcards
On what date did William, Duke of Normandy, have himself crowned King of
England?
Christmas Day (25th December), 1066
Which of the original claimants led several Saxon rebellions against William,
including one in 1069?
Edgar Atheling
Which event took place in 1069-1070 in response to a Viking rebellion in the North of
England?
The Harrying of the North
How many people are thought to have starved to death because of William’s scorched
earth tactics in the Harrying of the North?
100,000 people
What type of castle, as shown in the Bayeux Tapestry, were built around England after
the Norman Conquest to allow William to control England?
Motte and bailey castles
What were two advantages of building motte and bailey castles over other castle
types?
They were quick and cheap to build as they were made of wood and didn't
require skilled builders and craftsmen to construct
What were two disadvantages of building motte and bailey castles over other castle
types?
The timber used to build the palisade and keep was very vulnerable to
attack by fire. It is very difficult to build a large motte and therefore the
keep and living quarters of the nobleman would be small and
uncomfortable.
What was of organising people, based on land, did William impose on England after
1066?
The feudal system
What did the lords/barons give William in return for land in the feudal system?
An oath of homage (a promise to be loyal)
Which names became popular after the Norman Conquest showing how many French
words infiltrated the English language?
William, Robert and Henry (the names of William's sons)
How many of England's 15 cathedrals had William rebuilt as magnificent stone Gothic
structures, most of which still exist today, by his death in 1087?
9
What was the name of the only Anglo-Saxon, as shown by the Domesday Book, who
had been able to remain in a position of the highest importance by 1086?
Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester
What percentage of slaves in England were freed during William's reign after he
banned the Anglo-Saxon trade in slaves?
25 percent
In what year was the Great Domesday Book written?
1086
How many villages were visited by William's commissioners to collect data for the
Domesday Book between 1085 and 1086?
13,000
