Norman Random Test Flashcards
What was the Wittan?
The advisors to the English king who were all nobles from the leading faimilies in the kingdom.
In the late 1050s what did Harold Godwinson become?
Sub-regulus
The first army to invade England was led by whom?
Harald Hardrada
On 25th September Harold Godwinson fought Harald Hardrada at which battle?
Stamford Bridge
When did the Battle of Hastings take place?
14th Oct 1066
How many troops did the English and Norman armies have each?
7000
What formation did the English line up in?
A shield wall
Who did most of the attacking in the battle?
Nomans
What happened to Harold Godwinson?
He was killed
When was William crowned King of England?
Christmas Day 1066
What happened to the English lords who promised to be loyal to him?
They were allowed to keep their land
What was the name of the revolt by the Normans in 1069?
Harrying of the North
Why did the Normans build castles?
To protect them from the English
What was the name of the early type of castles built by the Normans?
Motte and Bailey
What new class did the Normans introduce in the feudal system?
Knights
What was the Domesday Book?
A record of what land and property there was and who owned it, and what it was worth
Name one reason why Norman towns grew?
Trade
What is a writ?
a written order that was sent out around the country
What was the collective names for the Earls of Chester, Shrewsbury and Hereford?
Marcher Lords
What is primogeniture?
inheritance - everything goes to the eldest son on the death of their father
Why was Forest law unpopular?
It stopped the peasants from hunting for extra food e.g. rabbits
What was the tax paid to the Church called?
Tithe
What did William promise the Pope he would to do to the English church?
Reform (breaking rules)
Who was William’s Archbishop of Canterbury (Head of church in England)?
Lanfranc
