Normans In Ireland

Question 1

What was the harrying of the north

Answer 1

The harrying of the north is a big siege that William did he burnt land crops homes and Live stock. A big famine broke out

Question 2

What was the doomsday book

Answer 2

The doomsday book was a big book filled with information about people like how rich they were and how much live stock they owed and if they had paid their taxes

Question 3

When did the doomsday book take place

Answer 3

1086

Question 4

How did they check it

Answer 4

William ordered his soldiers to raid the houses and check if they had anything more than they should

Question 5

What language was the doomsday book written in

Answer 5

Latin

Question 6

What is in the feudal system

Answer 6

King
Only 1
Baron 
200
Knights
2,000
Peasants
15m

Question 7

What was the first castle built

Answer 7

Motte and Bailey

Question 8

What are the parts of the motte and Bailey King

Answer 8

Motte
Moat
Wooden bridge 
Keep
Bailey
Drawbridge

Question 9

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the motte and Bailey castle

Answer 9

It is easy to build
It has people there 24/7

It is easily set on fire
Easily put under siege

Question 10

Parts of a stone castle

Answer 10

Machicoltions 
Field of fire 
Arrow slits 
Drawbridge 
Portcullis

Question 11

Attacking a castle

Answer 11

Penthouse 
Bettering ram 
A stone throwing machines 
Trebuchet 
Mine
Ladder
Siege tower 
Catapult 
Lay siege

Question 12

Defending a castle

Answer 12

Portcullis 
Slit Windows
Spiral stair case ( trip step ) 
Drawbridge 
Machinations 
Moat

Question 13

Who was the Norman King of England in 1156

Answer 13

Henry 2

Question 14

What is the ard ri

Answer 14

High King

Question 15

Who was the high King of Ireland

Answer 15

Rory O’Connor

Question 16

Who did dermot Macmurrough ask for help

Answer 16

Henry 2

Question 17

Why did Henry have interest in Ireland

Answer 17

Because the pope had gave him permission and he thought the church of Ireland was becoming to independent

Question 18

Who was the most powerful alli

Answer 18

Strong bow

Question 19

What did Macmurrough promise to strong bow

Answer 19

He promised that he could marry his daughter Aoife and have the land of Leinster

Question 20

What did the first group of Normans come to Ireland

Answer 20

1169

Question 21

When did strong bow arrive in Ireland

Answer 21

1170

Question 22

Who were the Normans who came to Ireland

Answer 22

Strong bow
Henry 2
Hugh de lacy
John de courcy

Question 23

What became of the Normans

Answer 23

Change of ways
War
Famine
Disease

Question 24

Norman legacy

Answer 24

Castles - 2000 castles where built in Ireland by the Normans
Churches- most church buildings (oldest) were built be Normans
Language- French English and Latin
Towns - expect Ulster most towns in Ireland were found by the Normans
Law and order- introduced parliament to Ireland

Question 25

What was John de courcy’s downfall

Answer 25

King John came to the throne in 1199 he was jealous of de courcy because he had been starting his own coins. De courcy was imprisoned briefly the he lived the rest of his life abroad

Question 26

Time line

Answer 26

1166- Rory o Connor becomes high King Macmurrough asked Henry 2 for help
1169- Welsh land in Ireland and capture Wexford
1170- strong bow helps Macmurrough and becomes king of Leinster and marries Aoife
1171- Macmurrough dies strong bow give Henry a homage
1172 strong bow becomes a lord by Henry.