Life under the Normans (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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How many people did William have to govern when he became king in 1067?
How many people did William have to govern when he became king in 1067?
Approximately 2 million people
What did the feudal system provide William with to maintain control over England?
What did the feudal system provide William with to maintain control over England?
A reliable supply of soldiers
What did tenants-in-chief promise in exchange for land from William?
What did tenants-in-chief promise in exchange for land from William?
Loyalty and specific number of knights
How many days of service per year were Norman knights required to serve?
How many days of service per year were Norman knights required to serve?
At least 40 days
What made Norman military service harder to avoid than the Anglo-Saxon system?
What made Norman military service harder to avoid than the Anglo-Saxon system?
It became a religious duty
By the end of the 12th century, how many knights owed military service in England?
By the end of the 12th century, how many knights owed military service in England?
Approximately 5,000 knights
How many separate warrior princes controlled Wales in the 11th century?
How many separate warrior princes controlled Wales in the 11th century?
Five separate warrior princes
Who were the Marcher Lords?
Who were the Marcher Lords?
Earls of Chester, Shrewsbury and Hereford
What special power did Marcher Lords have that other Norman nobles didn't?
What special power did Marcher Lords have that other Norman nobles didn't?
They could maintain private armies
In what year did William personally lead an invasion force into Scotland?
In what year did William personally lead an invasion force into Scotland?
1072
What did the Treaty of Abernethy establish in 1072?
What did the Treaty of Abernethy establish in 1072?
Malcolm III became a client king
Who did William appoint to defend the northern border against Scottish attacks?
Who did William appoint to defend the northern border against Scottish attacks?
The Prince-Bishop of Durham