Medieval Britain, 1066–c1450 (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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Time period covered in medieval Britain topic
Time period covered in medieval Britain topic
1066 to c1450
Year William the Conqueror established feudalism
Year William the Conqueror established feudalism
1066
Fundamental equation of feudalism (land=?)
Fundamental equation of feudalism (land=?)
Land = Wealth = Power
Powerful nobles who received land from the king
Powerful nobles who received land from the king
Barons
Professional warriors who formed military backbone
Professional warriors who formed military backbone
Knights
What % of medieval population were peasants?
What % of medieval population were peasants?
Over 90%
Smaller land units granted by barons to knights
Smaller land units granted by barons to knights
Manors
The only recognized faith in medieval Europe
The only recognized faith in medieval Europe
Christianity
Taxes collected by the Church
Taxes collected by the Church
Tithes
Dates of the Hundred Years War
Dates of the Hundred Years War
1337-1453
Year of Thomas Becket's murder
Year of Thomas Becket's murder
1170
Year of the Peasants' Revolt
Year of the Peasants' Revolt
1381
Concept that kings ruled because God chose them
Concept that kings ruled because God chose them
Divine right
Body that developed when kings consulted on taxation
Body that developed when kings consulted on taxation
Parliament
Type of soldiers hired instead of feudal service
Type of soldiers hired instead of feudal service
Professional soldiers