Norman society, culture and warfare pre-1066 (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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Who founded the duchy of Normandy?
Who founded the duchy of Normandy?
Rollo
Edward the Confessor's mother
Edward the Confessor's mother
Emma, sister of Duke Richard II
William's age when he became Duke of Normandy
William's age when he became Duke of Normandy
Seven or eight
When was the country first called France?
When was the country first called France?
Thirteenth century
What system did the kingdom follow?
What system did the kingdom follow?
Feudal system
What were fiefs?
What were fiefs?
Duchies granted to dukes and counts
What were vassals?
What were vassals?
Dukes/counts who swore loyalty to king
What did serfs do for home & protection?
What did serfs do for home & protection?
Worked land for their lord
What knights provided
What knights provided
Protection and military service
French name for Norman knights
French name for Norman knights
Chevaliers
What were destriers?
What were destriers?
Horses strong enough to carry knights in armour
Loyal supporters given weapons became
Loyal supporters given weapons became
Full-time professional soldiers
Duchy that maintained long-term control
Duchy that maintained long-term control
Normandy