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The Norman Conquest of England occurred in the year ______.
The Norman Conquest of England occurred in the year ______.
1066
Harold Godwinson was made King by the ______ people after Edward's death.
Harold Godwinson was made King by the ______ people after Edward's death.
English
William the Conqueror was the Duke of ______.
William the Conqueror was the Duke of ______.
Normandy
Harald Hardrada claimed the throne based on an agreement with an earlier Viking king of ______.
Harald Hardrada claimed the throne based on an agreement with an earlier Viking king of ______.
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William believed he was promised the throne by King Edward the ______.
William believed he was promised the throne by King Edward the ______.
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The Battle of ______ was where William defeated Harold Godwinson's army.
The Battle of ______ was where William defeated Harold Godwinson's army.
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The conquest led to the introduction of new words and ______ to the English language.
The conquest led to the introduction of new words and ______ to the English language.
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William landed his army in England with the blessing of the ______.
William landed his army in England with the blessing of the ______.
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After Edward's death, three main contenders emerged for the ______.
After Edward's death, three main contenders emerged for the ______.
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The Normans established a strong central authority and built ______ and cathedrals.
The Normans established a strong central authority and built ______ and cathedrals.
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Study Notes
The Norman Conquest of England
- The video covers the story of William the Conqueror and the Norman conquest of England in 1066.
- The video begins by explaining the Viking raids on England, which started in the 800s.
- The Vikings, specifically the Danes, eventually invaded England and overthrew the Anglo-Saxon King.
- In the late 900s, the Vikings had settled in northern France, which became known as Normandy.
- The Norman Conquest of England occurred after King Edward the Confessor, the last Anglo-Saxon king, died without an heir.
- There were three main contenders for the throne:
- Harold Godwinson, an Anglo-Saxon earl who was made King by the English people after Edward's death.
- William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy and a distant cousin of Edward who claimed that Edward had promised him the throne.
- Harald Hardrada, King of Norway, who claimed the throne based on an agreement with an earlier Viking king of England.
- William and Edward were friends, and William believed he was in line to take the throne after Edward's death.
- William was a strong and ambitious leader who had proven himself in battle, and he believed he was entitled to the English throne.
- Harold, however, had been crowned king after Edward's death and had the support of the English people.
- Also, Harold had to fend off attacks from Harald Hardrada, the King of Norway, who also claimed the throne.
- The three claimants were ready to fight for the throne in the year 1066.
- In 1066, Harald Hardrada, a fierce Viking warrior, claimed the throne based on a previous agreement and invaded England.
- Harold Godwinson was victorious against Harald's invasion, but it left his army weakened and depleted, just as William the Conqueror was preparing his own invasion.
- William, with the blessing of the Pope, landed his Norman army in England and went on to win the Battle of Hastings, defeating the Anglo-Saxon army and killing Harold Godwinson.
- The Norman conquest of England marked a significant turning point in English history.
- The Normans, with their French language and customs, changed English society.
- They brought new words to the English language, influencing its vocabulary and grammar.
- The Normans established a strong central authority and built castles and cathedrals, which still stand today.
The Importance of Language
- The video highlights the influence of the Norman Conquest on the English language.
- Many words related to power and authority, like "castle," "government," and "judge," are of Norman French origin.
- The Norman Conquest also changed the social hierarchy.
- Norman words are often considered to be "posher" and more sophisticated compared to the English words that had existed prior.
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Description
This quiz explores the events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, focusing on key figures like William the Conqueror and Harold Godwinson. Discover the background of Viking raids and the power struggle that ensued after King Edward the Confessor's death, leading to the pivotal battle for the English throne.
