Ancient Egyptian Society Order Pharaoh + Royal family (Pharaoh is seen as a god) V Nobles + Viziers (Assist the pharaoh

in ruling) V Merchants + Craftsmen (Semi-poor) V Peasants + Slaves (Poor) Key Facts: Battle of Hastings When: 14 October 1066 Who: William Duke of Normandy, Harold Godwinson(William won) What: Over conquest of England Why: Because they both wanted to be king How: William won by breaking Harold s shield wall protecting his army Where: Near Hastings Other: Events leading up to and including the BOH are shown in the Bayeux Tapestry William was crowned king on 25th December 1066 Previous battle with Harold Hadrada the Viking lord

Crusades From 1095 1291 Almost 200 years Over 7 crusades fought Franks Vs The Muslim Turks Christians wanting to regain control over the holy land and restore the empires power Soldiers thought they would go to heaven if they died Urged by Pope Urban to fight the Muslim Turks little/no effect on the Muslims, their empire continued to grow franks took on Muslim numbers and increased trade in those areas

Medieval Times from 500AD- 1000AD

King V Tenants in chief (AKA Barons + Bishops) V Tenants (AKA Lords + Knights) V Peasants Key Facts: Magna Carta Means the great charter Created by the Barons in 1215 Was a Complaints list of the king s unfairness The Barons Forced King John to sign it Some of the main complaints: - King John could not have absolute power - He could not accuse someone without witnesses - He had to tax them accordingly