Anglo-Saxon and Norman Epic Key Quiz Questions with Correct Solutions

Tostig - The first name of the Earl of Northumbria who was rebelled against in 1065 Civil War - What Edward and Harold Godwinson wanted to avoid by siding with the rebels in 1065 Succession Crisis - The fancy name for the situation after Edward died in 1066 and after William died in 1087 Fulford - First battle of 1066 'The Battle of __________' Stamford Bridge - Second Battle of 1066 'The Battle of ____________ ________' Harald Hardrada - Who did Tostig convince to invade? Domesday - What did William of Normandy order to be made in 1085? The ____________ survey William Rufus - Who succeeded William of Normandy as King of England? King, Earls, Thegns, Ceorls, Peasant Farmers, Slaves. - The social structure of Anglo-Saxon England (use commas and a full stop at the end) There are six categories. Start at the top. Witan - Name of meeting of most important people in early medieval England. The ________ Wergild - Compensation punishment introduced to try to stop blood feuds Tithing - A group of 10 people over the age of 12 who were responsible for the behaviour of each other Writs - The instructions sent to a sheriff under both Anglo-Saxons and Normans Sheriff - The (shortened) name of the role of the people who carried out the king's instructions on laws and taxes in the shires William - Who relied more on sheriffs as a result of them being an absentee monarch, Edward or William? Exchange - Type of economy found in towns. ____________ economy Subsistence - Type of economy found across the majority of medieval England. ____________ economy 25% - What percentage of land (include percentage sign in answer) did the church own in both Anglo-Saxon and Norman England? Canterbury - Which archbishopric became more powerful under Lanfranc and the Normans? Embassy - What is Harold Godwinson's visit to Normandy known as by the exam board? Harold Godwinson's ____________ to Normandy Knighted - What did William do to Harold to show he was superior? He _____________ Harold Religious relics - What did Harold Godwinson swear and oath to William over? shipwreck - Harold might have been ordered to Normandy by Edward to confirm William as heir or it might have been an accident due to a shipwreck Morcar - Who took over as Earl of Northumbria from Tostig and was also supported by the people f Northumbria against Tostig? Edgar the Aetheling - Who was the the closest living blood relative to Edward the Confessor when he died?