The extent of change (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was William's approach to Anglo-Saxon governmental structures after 1066?
What was William's approach to Anglo-Saxon governmental structures after 1066?
He adapted & took control of them
Under the feudal system, to whom did all troops owe their loyalty?
Under the feudal system, to whom did all troops owe their loyalty?
Directly to the king
Why did William keep royal demesne and forest lands?
Why did William keep royal demesne and forest lands?
For larger direct income source
What gave William control over the Church?
What gave William control over the Church?
Owned Church land & appointments
What information did the Domesday Book provide William?
What information did the Domesday Book provide William?
Worth of tenants-in-chief
Which Anglo-Saxon structure did William continue to use?
Which Anglo-Saxon structure did William continue to use?
The Witan or similar council
How did William reduce individual earl power?
How did William reduce individual earl power?
He made earldoms smaller
Why did William increase the power of sheriffs?
Why did William increase the power of sheriffs?
They answered directly to him
When did the rebels time the Revolt of the Earls?
When did the rebels time the Revolt of the Earls?
When William was in Normandy
What did Lanfranc successfully do in 1075?
What did Lanfranc successfully do in 1075?
Contain the Revolt of Earls
What problem did early regents Odo and FitzOsbern cause in 1067?
What problem did early regents Odo and FitzOsbern cause in 1067?
Provoked Anglo-Saxon resistance
Who was William's most trusted regent in Normandy?
Who was William's most trusted regent in Normandy?
Matilda of Flanders