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How did the Normans control England?

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2.The system of government used by William to rule England. It was a hierarchy with himself at the top.
5.The name of the claimant to the throne with the closest blood tie. (The Atheling)
6.The battle fought between Harold Godwinson and Harald Hardraada in 1066
7.The type of castle built by the Normans - made of wood and quick to build.
9.The Duke who felt that Edward had promised him the throne
11.A saxon noble who rebelled against William in the fenland of East Anglia. William used a witch against him.
12.The type of viking soldier who killed 40 Saxons on the bridge at Stamford Bridge before being stabbed between the legs
14.A massive fine given to a whole village if a Norman was killed.
18.The census carried out by William to find out how much tax he could raise
19.The type of soldier that the Normans had on horseback
20.Harold Godwinson's brother who supported the vikings
21.The side which held the high ground at Hastings on Senlac Hill
22.The flag given to William by the pope to show that god was on his side
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1.The battle fought between the vikings and Edwin and Morcar in 1066
2.The oath made bv Barons and Knights to provide military service in exchange for land.
3.The name of the Earl of Wessex who became king in 1066
4.The main tactic of the Normans in the battle when they would attack and then pretend to withdraw.
5.The city that refused to recognise William as king after the battle.
8.The name of the Anglo Saxon king who died with no heir
10.The main tactic of the saxon army. Defensive.
13.An attack by William on the North for rebelling against their Norman lords. The ___________ of the North.
15.Harald Hardraada who also claimed the throne was a...
16.The new type of trial introduced by the Normans. Trial by ________.
17.The peasant army of Harold

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