Early settlers
Which were the first tribes living in Britain?
The Celts.
The advisors of the king were called...
Which king died at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
King Harold.
How did the feudal system work?
The king gave large areas of land to the barons in return for their loyalty. The barons lent land to the knights, who paid for it and fought for them. At the same time, the knights lent land to the peasants, who paid for it in work and food and were protected by their lord in return.
What were the Wars of the Cross (crusades)?
A series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims to retake the Holy Land.
When did the Romans invade Britain?
In AD 43.
Slaves were known as...
THRALLS
Which tactic did King William use to defeat the English?
He ordered some of his soldiers to run away down the hill as if they were retreating. When the English came down the hill they were slaughtered by the Normans.
How different was football in the Middle ages?
What did Pope Clement II promise Christians if they went on a crusade?
All of their sins would be forgiven.
Which tribe gave England its name: "Angle-Land".
The Anglo-Saxons.
THEGNS were local landowners in Anglo-Saxon society. True or False?
True. They were part of the higher levels in society.
Describe one problem William faced immediately after the Battle of Hastings.
Viking threat; English in Dover; A tired army.
Which was the main religion in Europe during the middle ages?
Roman Catholic Christianity.
What did Christians from Europe learn from Muslims? Name at least two things.
New products like lemons, melons, syrup.
Technology (mirrors, magnifying glass, surgical tools)
Warfare (castles design and weapons, archery)
Kowledge (number system, chess, medical knowledge)
The Vikings were invaded Britain peacefully. True or false?
False. They raided the coast and took valuable treasures and food.
The ordinary villagers were known as...
CEORLS.
What types of forts did William build in order to control the country?
Castles. At first they were made of wood (motte-and bailey) and then of stone.
Name at least two roles of a priest.
Bible teaching, perfoming the Sacraments; deliver Mass; local leader and advisor.
What word did most Muslims use to decribe Christian crusaders:
Franks, Edwards or Germans?
Franks.
What did the Domesday Book contain?
It was a record of surveys about the land, the people, the animals and tools they kept, etc.
What did villagers eat and drink during the day?
Bread and ale, mainly. Also, eggs, pottage and fish.
What was the result of the First Crusade in 1099?
The Crusaders captured Jerusalem.