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Who did Edward the Confessor promise the English throne to?
Who did Edward the Confessor promise the English throne to?
William, also called William the Bastard
Who was chosen as the new king by the council of Anglo-Saxon lords after Edward's death?
Who was chosen as the new king by the council of Anglo-Saxon lords after Edward's death?
Harold Godwinson
Who became the new ruler of England in 1066 after Harold's death?
Who became the new ruler of England in 1066 after Harold's death?
William I (William the Conqueror)
What battle did the Vikings attack England at during King Harald's reign?
What battle did the Vikings attack England at during King Harald's reign?
Who attacked William of Normandy from the south?
Who attacked William of Normandy from the south?
What significant historical event marked the beginning of William I's reign in England?
What significant historical event marked the beginning of William I's reign in England?
What were some advantages the Normans had over the Anglo-Saxons in the Battle of Hastings?
What were some advantages the Normans had over the Anglo-Saxons in the Battle of Hastings?
What piece of historical artifact depicts the events surrounding William's coronation and Harold's death?
What piece of historical artifact depicts the events surrounding William's coronation and Harold's death?
How did the Norman Conquest affect the English clergy?
How did the Norman Conquest affect the English clergy?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the key political change introduced after the Norman Conquest in England?
What was the key political change introduced after the Norman Conquest in England?
What happened to many Anglo-Saxon nobles after the Norman Conquest?
What happened to many Anglo-Saxon nobles after the Norman Conquest?
Why did some Anglo-Saxons start speaking French?
Why did some Anglo-Saxons start speaking French?
Who started the Plantagenet dynasty?
Who started the Plantagenet dynasty?
What was the significance of the Treaty of Wallingford?
What was the significance of the Treaty of Wallingford?
Why did William have the Domesday Book written?
Why did William have the Domesday Book written?
What did Henry II do to reduce the power of the barons?
What did Henry II do to reduce the power of the barons?
Why was the Domesday Book called 'Domesday' by the English?
Why was the Domesday Book called 'Domesday' by the English?
How did Henry II fund his army of mercenaries?
How did Henry II fund his army of mercenaries?
What were the three orders or 'estates' that society was divided into in the Middle Ages?
What were the three orders or 'estates' that society was divided into in the Middle Ages?
Who were the vassals of the higher nobles?
Who were the vassals of the higher nobles?
What was the significance of Henry II wanting to establish a national law system?
What was the significance of Henry II wanting to establish a national law system?
What does the name 'Plantagenet' refer to?
What does the name 'Plantagenet' refer to?
What was the role of the clergy in medieval society?
What was the role of the clergy in medieval society?
What is the significance of a church being called a 'cathedral'?
What is the significance of a church being called a 'cathedral'?
Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury and when did he settle in Canterbury?
Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury and when did he settle in Canterbury?
What major historical event occurred in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170?
What major historical event occurred in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170?
How did the wealth and power of Canterbury Cathedral increase in the 12th century?
How did the wealth and power of Canterbury Cathedral increase in the 12th century?
What exceptional feature can be found in the east end of Canterbury Cathedral?
What exceptional feature can be found in the east end of Canterbury Cathedral?
Why was Canterbury Cathedral completely rebuilt by the Normans in 1070?
Why was Canterbury Cathedral completely rebuilt by the Normans in 1070?
