William the Conqueror and the Norman Conquest of England
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What was the outcome of the civil war between 1135-1154?

  • A new English monarch, King Henry II, emerged (correct)
  • The feudal system was abolished
  • The Welsh and Irish governments were dissolved
  • The Norman rule in England was strengthened

    • Who succeeded William the Conqueror?

  • Not mentioned in the text
  • Richard the Lionheart
  • King Philip of France
  • King Henry II (correct)

    • What was signed by King John of England in 1215?

  • The Treaty of Normandy
  • The Magna Carta (correct)
  • The Charter of Liberties
  • The Act of Union

    • Who joined forces with King Philip of France to attack Normandy?

    <p>Richard the Lionheart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is remembered as one of England's worst rulers?

    <p>King John</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Magna Carta?

    <p>It outlined the principles of personal liberty and limited monarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is recognized as the greatest warrior of his age?

    <p>William I the Conqueror</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the methods used by King Henry VII to strengthen the power of the monarchy?

    <p>Conducting daily examinations of accounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who succeeded King Henry VII?

    <p>King Henry VIII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did William the Conqueror establish in England?

    <p>A formalized system of taxation and law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the duration of Norman rule in England?

    <p>300 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant feature of Elizabeth I's reign?

    <p>The flourishing of arts and literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of William's conquest of England?

    <p>The unification of England for the first time since the Romans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who became the King of England after the death of Elizabeth I?

    <p>King James I of Scotland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the characteristic of the Saxon system of government?

    <p>Decentralized and autonomous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant event in 1641?

    <p>The start of the English Civil War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two queens are mentioned in the text?

    <p>Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Elizabeth II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legacy did William the Conqueror pass on to the English people?

    <p>A legacy of energy and organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the Civil War in 1641?

    <p>The struggle for supremacy between Parliament and the King</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who became the head of state after the Civil War?

    <p>Oliver Cromwell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the period of Queen Victoria's reign over Great Britain and Ireland?

    <p>63 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Britain's loss of colonies in the 20th century?

    <p>Britain struggled to come to terms with its new place in the world order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to King Charles I in 1649?

    <p>He was executed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the period between the two World Wars characterized by?

    <p>Social adjustment and loss of Ireland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Civil War?

    <p>The brief period of republican government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the monarchy in 1660?

    <p>It was restored under Charles II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the Second World War considered one of the just wars in history?

    <p>It was fought against Hitler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was invited to re-take the throne after Cromwell's death?

    <p>The son of King Charles I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Britain's involvement in the Second World War?

    <p>Britain's economy was crippled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Britain do after 1945?

    <p>Britain gave up its empire and joined Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

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