Feudal System

Which is the correct definition of homage?

• William created a new form of ‘inheritance’ tax payable by tenants when inheriting land. This would change depending on the loyalty of the heir.

• William had the power to force a tenant to give up their land if they were disloyal or failed to pay tax.

• William introduced a new oath of loyalty sworn by all tenants in order to inherit land. This had religious importance.

Which of these is the correct definition of forfeiture?

• William introduced a new oath of loyalty sworn by all tenants in order to inherit land. This had religious importance.

• William created a new form of ‘inheritance’ tax payable by tenants when inheriting land. This would change depending on the loyalty of the heir.

• William and his shire reeves had the power to force a tenant to give up their land if they were disloyal or failed to pay tax.

Which of these is the correct definition of relief tax?

• William created a new form of ‘inheritance’ tax payable by tenants when inheriting land. This would change depending on the loyalty of the heir.

• William introduced a new oath of loyalty sworn by all tenants in order to inherit land. This had religious importance.

• William had the power to force a tenant to give up their land if they were disloyal or failed to pay tax.

Which of the following were reasons for William's changes to land ownership. Select 3 answers.

• To encourage loyalty to the King and reduce the likelihood of rebellion

• To reduce the power of the Earls and land-owning thegns

• To remove the threats from Wales and Scotland.

• To raise taxes and provide Knights for the King

William's changes meant there were a certain number of tenants-in-chief holding land. How many were there?

• 180

• 190

• 200

• 210

William's changes to land ownership helped him reduce the power of earls and thegns. Which ones had posed a threat to him and had their land reduced? Select multiple answers.

• Edgar

• Edwin

• Tostig

• Hereward

• Morcar

How many days service was expected from knights?

• 20

• 30

• 40

• 50

Which of these descriptions best explains the 'Great-Tenants'?

• Over half the land was owned by Edward the Confessor's heirs.

• William's friends.

• Land was grabbed or forfeited if it could not be paid for.

• William's most trusted allies owned over half the land in England.

Anglo Saxon thegns were seen as a threat to William. How many were estimated to be in Anglo Saxon England?

• 2500

• 3000

• 3500

• 4000

Select 3 of William's 'Great-Tenants' listed below.

• Robert Mortain

• Edwin

• Bishop Odo

• William FitzOsbern

• Robert Cumin