History battle of hastings Flashcards
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What tribes made up Anglo Saxon England?
The Angles, the Saxons, and the Jutes.
How was England divided during the Anglo Saxon period?
England was divided into Earldoms, each led by a powerful Earl who helped the King rule.
What significant event occurred in January 1066?
Edward the Confessor died with no heir, and Harold Godwinson was crowned King.
What preparations did Harold Godwinson make in July 1066?
He prepared his army on the south coast for a Norman invasion.
What happened in September 1066 involving Harald Hardrada?
Harald Hardrada invaded England with over 10,000 men, defeating Saxon Earls at the Battle of Fulford.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Harold Godwinson marched north, defeated, and killed Harald Hardrada, but it wore down his army.
What occurred on 27th September 1066?
William Duke of Normandy invaded the south of England, built a castle, and the Normans pillaged and burned the south.
What happened on 14 October 1066?
The Battle of Hastings took place, where Harold Godwinson was killed.
What significant event occurred on 25th December 1066?
William the Conqueror was crowned King of England.
What were the three main reasons why William won the Battle of Hastings?
- William was skilful: training, equipment, tricked the Saxons, built castles to show strength, used good timing.
- Harold was unlucky: faced two enemies from opposite sides, his men fell for William’s tricks.
- Harold was weak: should have rested in London, lacked men and equipment, couldn’t control his spread-out men.
When was William crowned king of England?
William was crowned king of England on 25th December 1066 at Westminster Abbey.
What significant action did William take in 1068?
In 1068, William began the building of castles across England in places like Warwick, York, Nottingham, and Cambridge.
What events occurred during 1069-70 in Northern England?
Rebellions led by Northern Earls resulted in the Harrying of the North, where William devastated the region, leading to over 100,000 deaths and widespread destruction.
What system did William use to reward loyalty after the rebellions?
William used the Feudal System to reward loyalty.
What was the purpose of the Domesday Book survey ordered by William in 1085?
The Domesday Book survey aimed to help William understand and control England, including its population, resources, buildings, and equipment.
Why did William build castles across England?
William built castles to help him control the country, as he did not have enough men to run it effectively.
How many castles did William build between 1066 and 1087?
William built over 400 castles between 1066 and 1087.
What type of castles were initially built by William?
Initially, William built Motte and Bailey Castles at strategic points.
What was the significance of the Domesday Book?
The Domesday Book was a huge land survey that helped William determine taxes, military resources, and settle land disputes.
How many towns and villages were recorded in the Domesday Book?
The Domesday Book contained records of over 13,000 towns and villages.
When was the first draft of the Domesday Book completed?
The first draft of the Domesday Book was completed in August 1086.
What threats were made during the Domesday Book survey?
Soldiers threatened to kill anyone who didn’t tell the truth during the survey.
How extensive was the Domesday Book in terms of content?
The surveys filled 2 huge books containing 2 million words.
Why is it called the Domesday Book?
It is called the Domesday Book because no one could escape its judgment, similar to Judgment Day.
