Features and effects of the Revolt (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was the main strategic purpose of William's feudal system?
What was the main strategic purpose of William's feudal system?
To prevent rebellions through loyalty
Who were tenants-in-chief?
Who were tenants-in-chief?
Nobles given land directly by William
What was a fief in the feudal system?
What was a fief in the feudal system?
A piece of land granted to a vassal
How many days per year was a knight typically expected to serve?
How many days per year was a knight typically expected to serve?
40 days
What shape best describes the structure of feudal society?
What shape best describes the structure of feudal society?
A pyramid
Which four roles did tenants-in-chief have?
Which four roles did tenants-in-chief have?
Military, social, economic, political
What was the ceremony of homage?
What was the ceremony of homage?
A formal pledge of allegiance to a lord
What was a vassal?
What was a vassal?
A person who held land from above them
Who did William declare as owner of all English land?
Who did William declare as owner of all English land?
Himself
Why were knights more reliable than mercenaries for William?
Why were knights more reliable than mercenaries for William?
Knights had land at stake in stability
What did William achieve by displacing Anglo-Saxon nobles?
What did William achieve by displacing Anglo-Saxon nobles?
Rewarded Normans & removed rebel leaders
In what year was the Domesday Book compiled?
In what year was the Domesday Book compiled?
1086