Feudalism
True or false: Freedmen were the lowest level on the Feudal system
False: Serfs are the lowest on the feudal system
What religion did Norsemen and Danes originally convert to? What was the issue with their beliefs?
Christianity. They went back to their old god, Woden
What did William do to Harold after he was shipwrecked?
He captured Harold, made him swear to give him the throne after he was crowned king.
What was the feudal system?
a social system created during the Middle Ages
What are the dates for the Feudal system
1000-1400 AD
What is the date of William the Conqueror and Battle of Hastings?
1066
Who king over England before William and Harold fought over the throne?
Edward the Confessor
Describe the relationship between a lord and a vassal.
The vassal would offer their loyalty and allegiance in return for land, protection, livestock
Fill in the feudal hierarchy
King
____
lesser Nobles
_______
Freedmen
________
(nobles, Knights, Serfs)
When the French king gave the Norsemen part of France called Normandy, what did Alfred the Great give the Danes?
part of England
How did William eventually become king
He defeated Harold in the Battle of Hastings
Why was feudalism created?
To defend against outside attack
True or false: During his life, William was King over England and France.
If the statement is false, correct the statement for full credit
False, he was duke of France and King of England
Why was there a fight over who became king after Edward the Confessor died?
What ended the Feudal system?
the king gained power over their nobles
William: Was his cousin, believed Edward the Confessor promised him, forced Harold to promise to give him the throne
Harold: Was actually English, believed that Edward promised him
Harald King of Norway