Castles and rebellions

In this lesson, we will learn about how the Normans kept the Saxon population from rebellion against their rule.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is the definition of a widow?

A woman who had lost their land.A woman who had married a Norman.A woman who had lost their husband.A woman who had lost their child.

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Q2.Why were Saxon noblewomen widows vulnerable?

William wanted to kill all Saxons.They could be pressured to be re-married because people wanted their land.They might not be able to have more children.They could have their money stolen from them.

2/5

Q3.What did William make Saxon noblewomen do?

Leave the country.Give him their children.Marry Norman nobles.Give him their money.

3/5

Q4.What did Anglo-Saxon women help to preserve?

Saxon control of the land.The English language.Inheritance laws.Rules on arranging marriages.

4/5

Q5.Why did lots of Anglo-Saxon noblewomen obey William's orders even if they didn't want to? (Tick 2 boxes)

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They wanted to surprise him when they rebelled laterThey didn't want to become nunsThey wanted to still have a safe place to liveHe paid them to

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is the definition of a widow?

A woman who had lost their land.A woman who had married a Norman.A woman who had lost their husband.A woman who had lost their child.

1/5

Q2.Why were Saxon noblewomen widows vulnerable?

William wanted to kill all Saxons.They could be pressured to be re-married because people wanted their land.They might not be able to have more children.They could have their money stolen from them.

2/5

Q3.What did William make Saxon noblewomen do?

Leave the country.Give him their children.Marry Norman nobles.Give him their money.

3/5

Q4.What did Anglo-Saxon women help to preserve?

Saxon control of the land.The English language.Inheritance laws.Rules on arranging marriages.

4/5

Q5.Why did lots of Anglo-Saxon noblewomen obey William's orders even if they didn't want to? (Tick 2 boxes)

Select two (2) boxes

They wanted to surprise him when they rebelled laterThey didn't want to become nunsThey wanted to still have a safe place to liveHe paid them to

5/5

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Castles and rebellion

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Q1.Which was the safest part of a castle?

The baileyThe palisadeThe moatThe keep

1/5

Q2.Why did the Normans build castles? (Select three)

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To show the Saxons their powerFor attack and defenceIn order to house the Saxons who had lost their homesTo control the surrounding countryside

2/5

Q3.Why did the northerners rebel against William? (Select all that apply)

William had forced them to accept him by being violentWilliam had burnt their castle downThey didn't like the taxes their Norman lords kept charging themWilliam didn't keep promises to give the loyal men land

3/5

Q4.What did William do to the rebellious northerners?

Killed them and burnt their housesForced them to march down south to apologiseEvicted them from their farms and made them move to DenmarkTook their land

4/5

Q5.What impact did the Harrying of the North have on rebellions?

Increased them, the Saxons were furious and continued fighting backPrevented them, there were very few rebellions after 1070Reduced them, there were still lots of rebellions but not as big

5/5

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Castles and rebellion

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Q1.Which was the safest part of a castle?

The baileyThe palisadeThe moatThe keep

1/5

Q2.Why did the Normans build castles? (Select three)

Select three (3) boxes

To show the Saxons their powerFor attack and defenceIn order to house the Saxons who had lost their homesTo control the surrounding countryside

2/5

Q3.Why did the northerners rebel against William? (Select all that apply)

3/5

Q4.What did William do to the rebellious northerners?

Killed them and burnt their housesForced them to march down south to apologiseEvicted them from their farms and made them move to DenmarkTook their land

4/5

Q5.What impact did the Harrying of the North have on rebellions?

Increased them, the Saxons were furious and continued fighting backPrevented them, there were very few rebellions after 1070Reduced them, there were still lots of rebellions but not as big

5/5

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Castles and rebellion

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