William Taking Control 2

Where did William build most of his castles?

• London

• Scotland

• On the coasts and borders

• Cities

Which two nationalities threatened William the most?

• The Danes and Welsh

• Danes and French

• Welsh and Irish

• Germans and Danes

Which two counties were the most rebellious for William

• Nottingham and Glamorgan

• York and Devon

• Scotland and York

• York and Nottingham

Why did William build so many castles?

• To be able to move troops around the country easily

• For a show of strength

• To house his Norman friends

• So he had multiple houses

How tall was the Motte?

• 2m

• 20m

• 5m

• 10m

What was the name of the area where people lived in a castle?

• Palisade

• Freehold

• Bailey

• Town

Which of these materials wasn't used for the Drawbridge?

• Metal

• Glass

• Wood

• Stone

How many English Thegns held land in 1066?

• 5000

• 1000

• 10,000

• 7500

By 1085, how much land had William given to just 10 Norman Barons?

• 35%

• 60%

• 50%

• 25%

What name was given to major Norman landowners?

• Fiefs

• Lords

• Landchiefs

• Tenants-in-Chief