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Who persuaded the Witan to make him King of England after Edward's death?
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.
William's army primarily consisted of trained knights and archers.
True (A)
What significant event occurred on Christmas Day 1066?
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.
The ______________ Book was created to survey land ownership and wealth in England.
What was a key strategy used by William during the Battle of Hastings?
What was a key strategy used by William during the Battle of Hastings?
Match the candidates for the throne with their relevant details:
Match the candidates for the throne with their relevant details:
The feudal system was introduced by William as a way to empower the peasants.
The feudal system was introduced by William as a way to empower the peasants.
What was one of the responses by William to the rebellion in the North?
What was one of the responses by William to the rebellion in the North?
Which battle marked the beginning of William's conquest of England?
Which battle marked the beginning of William's conquest of England?
The Harrying of the North involved severe persecution of the local population.
The Harrying of the North involved severe persecution of the local population.
What is the primary purpose of the Domesday Book?
What is the primary purpose of the Domesday Book?
The _____ was the hierarchical structure governing society during the Norman Conquest.
The _____ was the hierarchical structure governing society during the Norman Conquest.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
What reason motivated William to invade England?
What reason motivated William to invade England?
The Anglo-Saxon victory at Stamford Bridge secured their control over England permanently.
The Anglo-Saxon victory at Stamford Bridge secured their control over England permanently.
What was a significant consequence of the Norman Conquest?
What was a significant consequence of the Norman Conquest?
The term 'Invasion' refers to a _____ attack on England.
The term 'Invasion' refers to a _____ attack on England.
Who were the main contenders for the English throne prior to the Norman Conquest?
Who were the main contenders for the English throne prior to the Norman Conquest?
Flashcards
Norman Conquest
Norman Conquest
The invasion and conquest of England by William the Conqueror in 1066.
Battle of Hastings
Battle of Hastings
The decisive battle in 1066 between William the Conqueror and Harold Godwinson, resulting in Norman victory.
Domesday Book
Domesday Book
A comprehensive record of the land and resources of England commissioned by William the Conqueror.
Feudal System
Feudal System
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Baron
Baron
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Stamford Bridge
Stamford Bridge
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Harrying of the North
Harrying of the North
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Harold Godwinson
Harold Godwinson
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William the Conqueror
William the Conqueror
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Invasion
Invasion
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Battle of Stamford Bridge
Battle of Stamford Bridge
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William, Duke of Normandy
William, Duke of Normandy
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Edward the Confessor
Edward the Confessor
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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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Description
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.
