William's Conquest of England

What was one of the key problems William faced after his victory at the Battle of Hastings?

Viking threat from Norway and Denmark

What was William's strategy to control the flow of supplies from Normandy?

He marched eastwards to control the ports

What was the significance of London for William's conquest of England?

It was the key to controlling England

What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings for the English King Harold?

He was killed Signup and view all the answers

Why did William need to deal with his problems quickly after the Battle of Hastings?

He knew the English would gather another army and fight for another king Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Edwin and Morcar in London after the Battle of Hastings?

They were powerful Anglo-Saxon earls guarding London Signup and view all the answers

Why did William defeat the English soldiers at Dover?

To take control of the port Signup and view all the answers

What was William's approach to the English in Dover?

He treated them with kindness and paid for damages Signup and view all the answers

What did William do to the villages and towns as he marched towards London?

He burned buildings, stole items, and killed some people Signup and view all the answers

Who crowned William as King of England?

He crowned himself in Westminster Abbey Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Canterbury in William's conquest?

It held many expensive treasures and religious artefacts Signup and view all the answers

Why did William take control of the ports on the south coast?

To prevent English counterattacks from the sea Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for William's march to London?

To claim the throne of England Signup and view all the answers

What was the tone of Florence of Worcester's chronicle?

Critical and disapproving of William's actions Signup and view all the answers

What do Sources B and C have in common?

They describe the same events in a similar way Signup and view all the answers

What does William's deathbed confession reveal about his character?

He was haunted by his violent past Signup and view all the answers

What is the Harrying of the North according to the text?

William's response to the rebellion in the north of England Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'famine' mean in the context of the text?

A widespread scarcity of food Signup and view all the answers

Why did William use famine as a weapon according to the text?

To teach the whole country a lesson Signup and view all the answers

What can we learn from Interpretation H about the character of King William?

He was a cruel and brutal ruler Signup and view all the answers

Why do we need to be careful about using Interpretation H as evidence about William?

Because it was written 43 years after William's death Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of building religious buildings such as cathedrals and monasteries during the Norman Conquest?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the advantages of using famine as a weapon according to the text?

It was a quick and effective way to punish the people Signup and view all the answers

Who led a rebellion in Shropshire according to the text?

Edric the Wild Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of building castles during the Norman Conquest?

To remind the locals that the Normans were powerful Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote Interpretation H according to the text?

Orderic Vitalis Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary material used to build the first Tower of London?

Wood Signup and view all the answers

What was the main advantage of building a castle on a high mound of earth?

It was easier to defend Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Normans start building their castles in stone?

Because it was stronger than wood Signup and view all the answers

What was the term used to describe the people who lived in England up to the time of the Norman invasion?

Anglo-Saxons Signup and view all the answers

How many castles did the Norman invaders build between 1066 and 1086?

Over 500 Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the motte and bailey castles?

To serve as a base for the Norman barons and their soldiers Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the large courtyard in a motte and bailey castle?

The bailey Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Normans destroy existing houses and villages to build their castles?

Because they wanted to build their castles quickly Signup and view all the answers

What was the main weakness of wooden motte and bailey castles?

They were vulnerable to fire and rot Signup and view all the answers

How long did it take to build a motte and bailey castle?

About 7-14 days Signup and view all the answers