Norman Conquest

Front

What year did the Battle of Hastings take place?

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1066

Front

What is a disadvantage of a Motte and Bailey castle being made out of wood?

Back

Easily set on fire

Front

Which group from the Feudal System is missing? 1)King 2) Barons 3) ? 4) Peasants

Back

Knights

Front

What was a peasant's main job?

Back

Farming the land

Front

Why did William invade England?

Back

Because he was promised the Kingdom by Edward the Confessor 

Front

Who won the Battle of Hastings?

Back

William of Normandy and the Norman army

Front

What type of castles did William decide to build?

Back

Motte and Bailey Castle

Front

A sum of money payed by the people to their King.

Back

Tax

Front

What was William's reaction to the rebellion in the north called?

Back

The Harrying of the North

Front

Who owned all the land in the country and could lease or give land away?

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King