The Norman Conquest Quiz
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Who persuaded the Witan to make him King of England after Edward's death?

  • Harold Godwinson (correct)
  • Harald Hardrada
  • William, Duke of Normandy
  • Tostig Godwinson
  • William's army primarily consisted of trained knights and archers.

    True

    What significant event occurred on Christmas Day 1066?

    William was crowned King of England.

    The ______________ Book was created to survey land ownership and wealth in England.

    <p>Domesday</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key strategy used by William during the Battle of Hastings?

    <p>Feigned retreat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the candidates for the throne with their relevant details:

    <p>Edward the Confessor = Had no heir Harold Godwinson = Promised the throne by Edward William, Duke of Normandy = Offered the throne by Edward Harald Hardrada = King of Norway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The feudal system was introduced by William as a way to empower the peasants.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the responses by William to the rebellion in the North?

    <p>William's army killed hundreds of rebels and destroyed their castles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which battle marked the beginning of William's conquest of England?

    <p>Battle of Hastings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Harrying of the North involved severe persecution of the local population.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Domesday Book?

    <p>To assess the resources and land ownership in England for taxation purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ was the hierarchical structure governing society during the Norman Conquest.

    <p>Feudal System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Baron = Tenant-in-chief role in the Conquest Fyrd = Ill-equipped soldiers Knight = Norman soldiers' roles Oath = Religious commitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reason motivated William to invade England?

    <p>To claim the English throne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Anglo-Saxon victory at Stamford Bridge secured their control over England permanently.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the Norman Conquest?

    <p>The establishment of the feudal system in England.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'Invasion' refers to a _____ attack on England.

    <p>foreign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the main contenders for the English throne prior to the Norman Conquest?

    <p>William, Harold, and Edgar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Norman Conquest

    • The Norman Conquest was in 1066
    • Key figures for the 3 main contenders for the throne of England
    • The Battle of Stamford Bridge
    • The Battle of Hastings
    • The main causes of the Battle of Hastings
    • Key events in the Battle of Hastings
    • The Norman victory at Hastings
    • The consequences of the Battle of Hastings
    • The structure of the Feudal System
    • How the Feudal System worked
    • What the Domesday Book contained
    • How the Domesday Book was used as a means of ruling over the English

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    Test your knowledge on the Norman Conquest of 1066, including key figures, battles, and the aftermath. Explore events like the Battle of Stamford Bridge and the Battle of Hastings, as well as the implications of the Feudal System and the Domesday Book. This quiz will deepen your understanding of this pivotal moment in English history.

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