Medieval Europe - Revision

In 1066 there were a number of battle to secure the crown of England, who was crowned King of England on December 25th?

• Harold Godwinson

• Edward the Confessor

• Harald Hardrada

• William, Duke of Normandy

What best describes the "Fyrd"?

• Professional soldiers in the Saxon Army

• Soldiers who fought on horse back

• Part-time, poorly trained soldiers

• The foot soldiers of the Norman Army

These soldiers gave the Norman Army a distinct advantage as unlike the Saxons they rode on horseback. What were they called ?

(a)  

Who wrote of the Norman conquest of England in "The Deeds of William, Duke of Normandy and King of England" ?

• William of Poitiers

• William, Duke of Normandy

• Kenneth of Webb

• Guy of Amein

Is the Bayeux Tapestry a primary or secondary source?

• Primary

• Secondary

The Normans used the trick tactic of a false retreat to lure Saxon soldiers out of the safety of the shield wall, how many times did they do this?

• One

• Three

• Four

• Two

How did war tactics change after 1066 and the Norman Conquest of England ?

• War tactics focused solely on long-range artillery
• War tactics did not change after 1066

• War tactics changed after 1066 with the introduction of cavalry, castles, and siege warfare

• War tactics changed to focus on field based warfare

With a tactical height advantage, this fortification also provided a safe zone that was quick to build. A motte and

(a)  

Which of the following is NOT a fortification popular in the Middle ages

• Motte and Bailey

• Stone Keep

• Dugout

• Concentric Castle

What was the main advantage of concentric castles?

• They were easy to build and inexpensive

• They had multiple layers of defence that served as a barrier between the attacker and defenders

• They had to be built on cliff sides giving them a nice view

• They housed nobility and members of royalty