William the Conqueror and the Norman Conquest of England

What was the outcome of the civil war between 1135-1154?

A new English monarch, King Henry II, emerged

Who succeeded William the Conqueror?

King Henry II

What was signed by King John of England in 1215?

The Magna Carta

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

Richard the Lionheart Signup and view all the answers

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

King John Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Magna Carta?

It outlined the principles of personal liberty and limited monarchy Signup and view all the answers

Who is recognized as the greatest warrior of his age?

William I the Conqueror Signup and view all the answers

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

Conducting daily examinations of accounts Signup and view all the answers

Who succeeded King Henry VII?

King Henry VIII Signup and view all the answers

What did William the Conqueror establish in England?

A formalized system of taxation and law Signup and view all the answers

What was the duration of Norman rule in England?

300 years Signup and view all the answers

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

The flourishing of arts and literature Signup and view all the answers

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

The unification of England for the first time since the Romans Signup and view all the answers

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

King James I of Scotland Signup and view all the answers

What was the characteristic of the Saxon system of government?

Decentralized and autonomous Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant event in 1641?

The start of the English Civil War Signup and view all the answers

Which two queens are mentioned in the text?

Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Elizabeth II Signup and view all the answers

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

A legacy of energy and organization Signup and view all the answers

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

The struggle for supremacy between Parliament and the King Signup and view all the answers

Who became the head of state after the Civil War?

Oliver Cromwell Signup and view all the answers

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

63 years Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What happened to King Charles I in 1649?

He was executed Signup and view all the answers

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

Social adjustment and loss of Ireland Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Civil War?

The brief period of republican government Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the monarchy in 1660?

It was restored under Charles II Signup and view all the answers

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

It was fought against Hitler Signup and view all the answers

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

The son of King Charles I Signup and view all the answers

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

Britain's economy was crippled Signup and view all the answers

What did Britain do after 1945?

Britain gave up its empire and joined Europe Signup and view all the answers