Saxon
What did bretwalda mean?
Ruler of all Britain.
What battle did the Normans win?
The Battle of Hastings.
What were the two main types of trial by ordeal?
Trial by hot iron.
Trial by water.
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
6
What was James' two titles?
King James I - England
King James VI - Scotland
Where did the Saxons migrate from?
Northern Europe.
When and where was the king crowned after the invasion?
Christmas Day, Westminster Abbey.
What was the priest's role in the trials?
Determine who was innocent or guilty. Not convict everyone but not let everyone go free.
Who did Edward I give the throne to?
Lady Jane Grey
What was the name of the assassination attempt on James I's life?
Gunpowder Plot.
What centuries did the Saxons migrate to England in?
5th and 6th
What year did the Normans successfully invade?
1066.
What was the Domesday book?
A census that held everyone's ownership information.
Who did Elizabeth I marry?
No one.
What was the name of the monarchs who signed the 'rights act'?
William and Mary.
What was the name of the Saxon's leader?
War Chief.
Who lead the conquest?
William, duke of Normandy.
What was a blood feud?
A long lasting fight between two families or clans.
15.
Who beheaded Elizabeth queen of Scots and why was she beheaded?
Elizabeth I. Planning an assassination attempt.
Who was the last Saxon king?
Around how many foot soldiers did the Normans have?
7000.
What was a weirguild and what was the purpose of it?
It was a payment to compensate for a life or a crime. The purpose was to stop blood feuds.
Who did Mary I marry and where was he from?
Phillip II of Spain.
Oliver Cromwell.