The social structure of Norman England (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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Who owned all the land in Norman England?
Who owned all the land in Norman England?
The king
What was the relationship between tenants-in-chief and the land they were given?
What was the relationship between tenants-in-chief and the land they were given?
They never owned it
What was homage in the feudal system?
What was homage in the feudal system?
A promise of loyalty to the rank above
How many days of knight service were knights required to provide when needed?
How many days of knight service were knights required to provide when needed?
Up to 40 days
What was a relief in the feudal landholding system?
What was a relief in the feudal landholding system?
A payment to use inherited land
Who did knights replace in Anglo-Saxon society?
Who did knights replace in Anglo-Saxon society?
The thegns
By 1087, what percentage of land remained under Anglo-Saxon nobles' ownership?
By 1087, what percentage of land remained under Anglo-Saxon nobles' ownership?
Less than 5%
What could happen if a tenant-in-chief refused to give homage?
What could happen if a tenant-in-chief refused to give homage?
Their land could be taken away
According to the Domesday Book (1086), what % of land did tenants-in-chief own?
According to the Domesday Book (1086), what % of land did tenants-in-chief own?
54%
What was the favourite leisure activity of Norman nobles?
What was the favourite leisure activity of Norman nobles?
Hunting
What could cause forfeiture of a fief in the feudal system?
What could cause forfeiture of a fief in the feudal system?
Failure to meet responsibilities
From what year did William own all the land in England?
From what year did William own all the land in England?
1071