What is a primary and secondary source?
A PRIMARY SOURCE COMES FROM THE TIME THAT THE HISTORIAN IS STUDYING. A SECONDARY SOURCE DOES NOT COME DIRECTLY FROM THE EVENTS THAT THE HISTORIAN IS STUDYING.
What did feudalism consist of?
THE KING GAVE LAND TO THE TENANTS IN CHIEF, IN EXCHANGE THESE TENANTS IN CHIEF GAVE THEIR PERSONAL SERVICE, IN CASE OF AN ENEMY INVASION.
Who was on top of the Feudalism system? Who was at the bottom?
THE KING WAS ON TOP OF IT AND THE PEASANTS, AT THE BOTTOM.
What was the problem in England with the king Edward the Confessor in 1066?
HE WAS AN OLD AND SICK MAN. HE HAD NO CHILDREN AND NO SURVIVING BROTHERS OR SISTERS TO INHERIT HIS THRONE. SO THE PROBLEM WAS WHO WOULD BE THE NEXT KING?
Who were the contenders for the throne of England in 1066?
PRINCE EDGAR, HAROLD GODWIN, DUKE WILLIAM OF NORMANDY, HAROLD HARDRADA
When was William crowned?
HE WAS CROWNED WILLIAM I ON CHRISTMAS DAY 1066.
When did William finish conquering England?
HE FINISHED CONQUERING ENGLAND IN 1071.
What was the Domesday Book?
IT WAS A SURVEY ORDERED BY KING WILLIAM OF ALL HIS LAND. HE WANTED TO KNOW WHAT EVERYONE OWNED SO THAT HE COULD COLLECT MORE TAXES.
What was the difference between Motte and Bailey Castles and Square Keep Castles?
MOTTE AND BAILEY CASTLES WERE MADE OF WOOD AND EARTH, AND SQUARE KEEP CASTLES WERE MADE OF STONE.
What were the Crusades?
A SERIES OF HOLY WARS LAUNCHED BY THE CHRISTIAN STATES OF EUROPE AGAINST THE MUSLIMS (SARACENS) TO RECOVER THE HOLY LAND (JERUSALEM).
