The role of Saxon noblewomen
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- In this lesson, we will learn about the experiences of Saxon noblewomen during the Norman conquest. We will learn about what a noble was, and then look at what the story of Gytha can tell us about the experiences of Saxon noblewomen during the Norman conquest.
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5 Questions
Q1.
How many Normans did William bring with him to England in 1066?
7,000
8,000
9,000
Q2.
Why did William need to establish control over the population? (Tick 2 boxes)
He didn't, he had already conquered it.
The Anglo-Saxons didn't have a hierarchy in place.
Q3.
What is the correct order of the Feudal System, from MOST important to LEAST important?
King, Knights, Nobles, Peasants.
Nobles, King, Peasants, Knights.
Peasants, Nobles, Knights, King.
Q4.
What roles did the Knights perform on the Feudal System? (Tick 2 boxes)
Farmed the land.
Gave land to the nobles.
Q5.
In what ways was the Feudal System different to the previous Anglo-Saxon hierarchy? (Tick 2 boxes)
Peasants farmed the land and paid taxes to the King.
The King was at the top and controlled all of the land in England.
5 Questions
Q1.
What is the definition of a widow?
A woman who had lost their child.
A woman who had lost their land.
A woman who had married a Norman.
Q2.
Why were Saxon noblewomen widows vulnerable?
They could have their money stolen from them.
They might not be able to have more children.
William wanted to kill all Saxons.
Q3.
What did William make Saxon noblewomen do?
Give him their children.
Give him their money.
Leave the country.
Q4.
What did Anglo-Saxon women help to preserve?
Inheritance laws.
Rules on arranging marriages.
Saxon control of the land.
Q5.
Why did lots of Anglo-Saxon noblewomen obey William's orders even if they didn't want to? (Tick 2 boxes)
He paid them to
They wanted to surprise him when they rebelled later