Norman Conquest of England (1066)

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

Norman Conquest

The invasion and subsequent takeover of England by the Normans in 1066.

Battle of Hastings

The battle fought in 1066 where William of Normandy defeated King Harold Godwinson.

Feigned flight maneuver

A military tactic used during the Battle of Hastings, where soldiers pretend to flee to lure the enemy into a trap.

Domesday Book

A record of the lands and holdings in England recorded after the Norman Conquest.

Anglo-Saxon aristocracy

The noble class in England prior to the Norman Conquest, which was largely displaced by the Normans.

Sociopolitical transformation

The significant changes in social and political structures resulting from the Norman Conquest.

French linguistic influence

The impact of the Norman Conquest on the English language, leading to the incorporation of French vocabulary and phrases.