The social structure of Norman England (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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Who owned all the land in Norman England?
Who owned all the land in Norman England?
The king
What groups made up the tenants-in-chief?
What groups made up the tenants-in-chief?
Barons, lords & bishops
Why did tenants-in-chief never own the land they governed?
Why did tenants-in-chief never own the land they governed?
To secure loyalty
What were peasants responsible for in Norman England?
What were peasants responsible for in Norman England?
All manual & farm labour
What was homage in the feudal system?
What was homage in the feudal system?
A promise of loyalty
How many days of knight service were required?
How many days of knight service were required?
Up to 40 days
Who did knights replace in Anglo-Saxon society?
Who did knights replace in Anglo-Saxon society?
Thegns
From what year did William own all the land?
From what year did William own all the land?
1071
What % of land remained under Anglo-Saxons by 1087?
What % of land remained under Anglo-Saxons by 1087?
Less than 5%
What did Norman aristocrats build to display power?
What did Norman aristocrats build to display power?
Huge cathedrals, churches & castles
What % of land did tenants-in-chief own in 1086?
What % of land did tenants-in-chief own in 1086?
54%
What was the favourite leisure activity of nobles?
What was the favourite leisure activity of nobles?
Hunting
What culture did the Norman nobles introduce?
What culture did the Norman nobles introduce?
Chivalry