Norman Test Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of land did the king have?
A
20%
2
Q
Who did William replace the Anglo Saxon Earls with?
A
Norman, Barons and Bishops
3
Q
What did knights ‘give’ in exchange for land?
A
Military service
4
Q
What was the motte in a motte and bailey castle?
A
The mound
5
Q
What was the bailey in a motte and bailey castle?
A
Where the soldiers live
6
Q
Name 2 benefits of motte and bailey castles.
A
Quick, easy to build, cheap, local resource
7
Q
Name 2 drawbacks of motte and bailey castles?
A
Wood can rot, wood can burn, doesn’tlastlong
8
Q
When was the Doomsday Book written?
A
1086
9
Q
How many villages were visited for the Doomsday Book?
A
13,000
10
Q
Why did William order the Doomsday Book to be written?
A
He needed money to pay hisarmies in case of invasion
