How Did Wiliam Gain Control in England?

Cards (12)

  • who died without on her in 1066
    Edward the confesser
  • How many man believed that they had a claim to the throne
    3
  • Name each of these men and where they wire from
    • William Duke of Normandy
    • Harald Hardrada King of Norway
    • Harold Godwinson Duke of Wessex
  • what were the names of the three battles which were fought in 1066
    • Battle of Fulford
    • Battle of Hasting
    • Battle of Stanford Bridge
  • who was crowned King on Christmas Day 1066
    William Duke of Normandy
  • Who was at the top of the feudal system
    The King
  • What did the knights do in retum for land
    Fight for the country
  • What did the peasants get in return for working the land
    money, food and a place to live
  • Why did King Edward gain the title 'Confessor'
    Because he frequently confessed his sins
  • How did Harold Godwinson become King
  • Which part of the motte and balley castle was made up of a defensive mound of earth
  • Which was the safest part of a matte and bailey casfe
    The castle because it was protecting by a moat. And could shoot down the enemy