The role of Saxon noblewomen

History

They could be pressured to be re-married because people wanted their land.

They could have their money stolen from them.

They might not be able to have more children.

Why were Saxon noblewomen widows vulnerable?

What did William make Saxon noblewomen do?

What did Anglo-Saxon women help to preserve?

They wanted to still have a safe place to live

They wanted to surprise him when they rebelled later

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

How many Normans did William bring with him to England in 1066?

The Anglo-Saxons didn't have a hierarchy in place.

Why did William need to establish control over the population? (Tick 2 boxes)

What is the correct order of the Feudal System, from MOST important to LEAST important?

What roles did the Knights perform on the Feudal System? (Tick 2 boxes)

Knights were used to keep the peace and control the peasants.

Peasants farmed the land and paid taxes to the King.

The King was at the top and controlled all of the land in England.

The land was owned and controlled by mostly Norman nobility.

In what ways was the Feudal System different to the previous Anglo-Saxon hierarchy? (Tick 2 boxes)