Norman england

• Who conquered England in 1066?

  William the Conqueror
• What period began after the conquest of England by William the Conqueror?

  The Norman period
• How did the power of Norman kings compare to that of Anglo-Saxon kings?

  Norman kings were more powerful than Anglo-Saxon kings
• What was William's response to rebellions in England?

  He responded with extreme brutality, punishing entire regions
• What event is known as the Harrying of the North?

  William punished people in the north of England, starving perhaps 100,000 to death
• What was a visible sign of Norman dominance in England?

  The castles built by William
• Why did William build castles all over England?

  To control the population and keep watch on local communities
• Who replaced the Anglo-Saxon nobility after the Norman conquest?

  Norman nobles
• What was the structure of the new feudal system introduced by William?

  • King at the top
  • Nobility
  • Knights
  • Peasants
  • Service and loyalty owed to those above
• What fine was created to prevent revenge murders after the Norman conquest?

  The murdrum fine
• What was the purpose of the murdrum fine?

  To stop neighbours covering up revenge murders
• What did William turn large areas of England into?

  'Royal forests'
• What happened to common land after it was turned into royal forests?

  It was strictly controlled by the king
• What laws did William introduce in 1072 regarding royal forests?

  The Forest Laws
• What crime was made by the Forest Laws?

  Hunting animals in the royal forest (poaching)
• How did people view the Forest Laws?

  As unjust, leading to social crimes
• What term was used for anyone who ran away from trial and punishment?

  Outlaw or waived woman
• What does the Robin Hood legend portray about outlaws?

  • Outlaws as noble and heroic fighters for justice
  • Set in the Norman period
  • Real outlaw gangs often committed serious crimes
• Which gang is mentioned as an example of real outlaw gangs in the 14th century?

  The Folville Gang