military tactic of surrounding a settlement or fortification in order to cut off supplies and weaken troops

The siege of Pevensey

History

In 'Norman England: how did William the Conqueror subdue England?', pupils learnt about the reaction of the Anglo-Saxons to Norman rule and how William consolidated his 1066 victories. In this unit, pupils will learn how their knowledge of Norman England can be applied to a specific historic environment linked to the Normans.

Historic environment (Norman England)

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which word describes a military tactic of surrounding a settlement or fortification in order to cut off supplies and weaken troops?

Match the son to their inheritance from William I.

Robert was seen as more capable and experienced than William.

Robert was seen as weaker-minded, so nobles thought they could gain more power.

Robert promised to immediately increase their lands and wealth.

William was known for his poor leadership and lack of military skill.

Why did many Norman nobles initially support Robert Curthose over William Rufus?

He increased the taxes on his loyal supporters to fund the defence.

He abandoned his castles and retreated to Normandy for safety.

He promised nobles who rebelled an increase in lands and wealth.

He invited foreign armies to England to help him regain control.

What was one of William Rufus' strategies to counter the rebellion against him?

The rebellion leaders ran out of money and supplies quickly.

William Rufus immediately captured all the rebel leaders.

The local English people strongly supported Robert Curthose’s cause.

Poor weather prevented Robert Curthose's army from crossing to England.

What was a major factor in the failure of the Rebellion of 1088?

Complete the sentence: The Normans built castles primarily to prevent {{}} by the Anglo-Saxons.

Complete the sentence: Pevensey was an {{}} centre.

To provide leisure facilities for his soldiers

To establish new trade routes and economic hubs

To create centres for cultural development

To secure weak points in England’s defences

Why did William the Conqueror build castles in strategic locations like Sussex?

To oversee the construction of new castles

To collect taxes and call up men for the king’s army

To manage the education system in the local area

To organise public festivals and entertainments

What role did the sheriff play in the management of a rape in Sussex?

Its location in the centre of a large forest

Its construction from locally sourced sandstone

Its position within the Roman fort’s walls

What was a significant feature of Pevensey Castle that made it particularly strong?

It was a major trade center with valuable resources.

It was the site of a major Anglo-Saxon rebellion.

It was located halfway between London and Normandy.

It was situated in a large, fertile agricultural area.

Why was Pevensey Castle strategically important for William?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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