Normans Flashcards
(10 cards)
Who won the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
William of Normandy defeated Harold Godwinson.
Why did William win the Battle of Hastings?
Better preparation, use of cavalry, Harold’s tired army, and feigned retreat tactic.
What was the Harrying of the North (1069–70)?
William’s brutal campaign to crush rebellion; villages burned, people starved.
What was the Feudal System?
A hierarchy where the king gave land to nobles in return for loyalty and military service.
What was the Domesday Book (1086)?
A survey ordered by William to record land ownership, population, and wealth.
What were Motte and Bailey castles?
Quick-to-build wooden castles on a mound (motte) with a courtyard (bailey), used to control land.
How did William control the Church?
Replaced Anglo-Saxon bishops with Normans, and used the Church to support his rule.
Who was Lanfranc?
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury in 1070; reformed the Church to increase Norman control.
How did Norman law and punishment change England?
Introduced Forest Laws, Murdrum fine, and increased use of harsh punishments.
What happened after William’s death in 1087?
His son William Rufus became king (William II); faced rebellions and Church conflicts.
