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Who led the army in the Norman Conquest of England?
Who led the army in the Norman Conquest of England?
- King Edward the Confessor
- Harold Godwinson
- Harald Hardrada
- Duke of Normandy (correct)
When did the Battle of Hastings take place during the Norman Conquest?
When did the Battle of Hastings take place during the Norman Conquest?
- 20 September 1066
- 28 September 1066
- 25 September 1066
- 14 October 1066 (correct)
How did Harold Godwinson die during the Battle of Hastings?
How did Harold Godwinson die during the Battle of Hastings?
- Poisoned by William the Conqueror
- In a duel with Harald Hardrada
- Died of natural causes
- Killed in combat with William's forces (correct)
What happened to the lands of the resisting English elite after the Norman Conquest?
What happened to the lands of the resisting English elite after the Norman Conquest?
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What language did William introduce as the language of the elites?
What language did William introduce as the language of the elites?
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What major change affected the agricultural classes and village life after William's conquest?
What major change affected the agricultural classes and village life after William's conquest?
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In exchange for land in Normandy, what were the Norsemen under Rollo expected to provide?
In exchange for land in Normandy, what were the Norsemen under Rollo expected to provide?
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Which French ruler allowed Vikings under Rollo to settle in Normandy?
Which French ruler allowed Vikings under Rollo to settle in Normandy?
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What was the name of the manuscript record of the 'Great Survey' completed by 1086?
What was the name of the manuscript record of the 'Great Survey' completed by 1086?
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How did Edward the Confessor draw on his Norman hosts for support?
How did Edward the Confessor draw on his Norman hosts for support?
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