Changes to government (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did William conquer England?
In which year did William conquer England?
1066
What was William's main strategy for governing England after 1066?
What was William's main strategy for governing England after 1066?
Adapted existing Anglo-Saxon structures
What power did the Anglo-Saxon Witan have over the king?
What power did the Anglo-Saxon Witan have over the king?
They could not limit the king's power
What was 'government by writ' in the Anglo-Saxon system?
What was 'government by writ' in the Anglo-Saxon system?
Kings issued official written commands
What was the Chancery in Anglo-Saxon England?
What was the Chancery in Anglo-Saxon England?
The royal writing office
What was a shire-reeve in Anglo-Saxon local government?
What was a shire-reeve in Anglo-Saxon local government?
The king's local representative
How were Anglo-Saxon shires subdivided for local administration?
How were Anglo-Saxon shires subdivided for local administration?
Into hundreds
How did William strengthen his authority as king?
How did William strengthen his authority as king?
Claimed to rule with God's approval
What was the Curia Regis under William?
What was the Curia Regis under William?
The king's council, similar to the Witan
How did William change the sheriff system?
How did William change the sheriff system?
Replaced English sheriffs with Normans
What were castellans in Norman England?
What were castellans in Norman England?
Officials for royal castles & forests
What was primogeniture under Norman inheritance law?
What was primogeniture under Norman inheritance law?
Everything went to the eldest son