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What action did William the Conqueror take to suppress resistance from the Anglo-Saxons?
What action did William the Conqueror take to suppress resistance from the Anglo-Saxons?
- He allowed the Anglo-Saxon nobles to maintain their lands.
- He settled Anglo-Saxon families in Normandy.
- He invited Anglo-Saxon nobles to join his court.
- He seized land from Anglo-Saxon nobles and redistributed it to his knights. (correct)
What significant record did William the Conqueror create to understand his new kingdom?
What significant record did William the Conqueror create to understand his new kingdom?
- The Domesday Book (correct)
- The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
- The Great Charter
- The Magna Carta
Which of the following was a significant change introduced by Henry II to enhance royal power?
Which of the following was a significant change introduced by Henry II to enhance royal power?
- Establishment of local assemblies to govern regions.
- Creating alliances with Scottish clans.
- Setting up a central royal court and circuit judges. (correct)
- Reviving the system of feudal tribute payments.
How did the Normans influence the culture of England after William's conquest?
How did the Normans influence the culture of England after William's conquest?
What role did Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine play during Henry II's reign?
What role did Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine play during Henry II's reign?
Flashcards
Who was William the Conqueror?
Who was William the Conqueror?
William, Duke of Normandy, became the King of England after defeating Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
What is the Domesday Book?
What is the Domesday Book?
A census of people and property in England conducted by William the Conqueror to learn about his new kingdom.
What was the Norman Conquest?
What was the Norman Conquest?
The Norman conquest of England led by William the Conqueror in 1066.
How did Henry II strengthen royal power in England?
How did Henry II strengthen royal power in England?
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What was Henry II's territory?
What was Henry II's territory?
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Study Notes
Royal Power in England
- Anglo-Saxons resisted William's rule, but he seized the land.
- William divided the land among his Norman knights.
- William wanted to learn about the kingdom.
- He conducted the Domesday Book, a census.
- Norman laws and customs blended with Anglo-Saxon customs.
- Anglo-Saxon officials and nobles began speaking French.
- Normans built castles, cathedrals, and monasteries.
- Norman artisans and weavers shared skills.
- Over time, Norman and Anglo-Saxon cultures merged.
William the Conqueror
- In 1066, the last Anglo-Saxon king died.
- Harold Godwinson claimed the throne, but William, Duke of Normandy, challenged him.
- William defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings.
- William was crowned William the Conqueror.
- He established a central royal court and appointed judges.
- Circuit judges traveled across the country to hear cases.
- William expanded royal power across England.
Henry II
- After William, English kings further strengthened their power.
- Henry II ruled England and parts of Wales and Ireland.
- His French lands were held by Eleanor of Aquitaine.
- Henry had lawyers and judges who traveled the country to enforce royal law.
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