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How did William the Conqueror become the King of England?
How did William the Conqueror become the King of England?
- By claiming a right to the English throne and defeating Harold's English army (correct)
- By inheriting the throne from a previous ruler
- By winning the Battle of Hastings in 1066
- By forming an alliance with Harald Hardrada of Norway
What kind of impact did the Norman rule have on England?
What kind of impact did the Norman rule have on England?
- It resulted in a peaceful transition of power
- It had no impact on England's development
- It marked a significant change in the political, social, and cultural landscape of England (correct)
- It led to a decline in Norman influence
How did William I’s rule change England's aristocracy?
How did William I’s rule change England's aristocracy?
- He granted Anglo-Saxon nobles additional powers
- He dissolved the aristocracy completely
- He dispossessed many Anglo-Saxon nobles and granted their lands to Norman followers (correct)
- He strengthened the Anglo-Saxon nobles' land holdings
How did William I consolidate his control over the Church in England?
How did William I consolidate his control over the Church in England?