William the Conqueror's Conquest of England

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Why did William need to defeat the English soldiers at Dover?

To march to London

To defeat the English soldiers before they attacked him from behind (correct)

To take revenge on the English

To take control of the port

What was the condition of William's army after the Battle of Hastings?

Strong and united

Well-rested and well-supplied

Very tired and low on supplies (correct)

Divided and weak

What did William do to the English who had offered to surrender at Dover?

He gave them money for the damage his men had caused (correct)

He let them go free

He punished them for their resistance

He executed them as a warning

What was William's goal after securing the ports on the south coast?

To conquer the rest of England Signup and view all the answers

Where was William crowned King of England?

Westminster Abbey Signup and view all the answers

What did William do to the villages and towns as he marched towards London?

He burned buildings and stole many items Signup and view all the answers

Who were the leaders who accepted William as their king at Berkhampstead?

Religious leaders, the English earls Edwin and Morcar, Prince Edgar, and some powerful Londoners Signup and view all the answers

Why did William take control of the ports on the south coast, including Dover?

To secure a means of supply and communication Signup and view all the answers

What was the original material used to build the Tower of London?

Wood Signup and view all the answers

What was the advantage of building a castle on a high mound of earth?

It provided a better view of the surrounding area Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Normans replace their wooden castles with stone ones?

Because they were more vulnerable to fire and rot Signup and view all the answers

What was the term used to describe the people who lived in England before the Norman invasion?

Anglo-Saxons Signup and view all the answers

How many castles did the Norman invaders build between 1066 and 1086?

Over 500 Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the large courtyard in a motte and bailey castle?

Bailey Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Normans build their castles quickly?

Because they were needed to control the English Signup and view all the answers

What was one important purpose of the Norman castles?

To control the local area Signup and view all the answers

What was William's main concern after the Battle of Hastings?

That the English would get rid of him Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of controlling London according to the text?

Anyone who controlled London could control England because it was the capital and centre of the country Signup and view all the answers

What did William do to ensure he controlled the ports?

He marched eastwards along the coast Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Edwin and Morcar?

They were two powerful Anglo-Saxon earls Signup and view all the answers

What was the potential threat from Norway and Denmark?

They might invade England Signup and view all the answers

Why did William need to get supplies from Normandy?

Because his army needed food and weapons Signup and view all the answers

What was William's priority after the Battle of Hastings?

To make sure he controlled the ports Signup and view all the answers

What were the advantages of William's actions in the north?

The rebellion was crushed. Signup and view all the answers

What did William use as a weapon during the rebellion in the north?

Famine and execution Signup and view all the answers

What were the religious buildings built during the Norman Conquest?

Monasteries and cathedrals Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of William's actions in the north of England?

A lot of death and destruction. Signup and view all the answers

What were the other purposes of building castles during the Norman Conquest?

To collect taxes , house law courts, and provide a place for trade Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the year 1069?

The year of the Harrying of the North. Signup and view all the answers

What was Edric the Wild known for?

Leading a rebellion in Shropshire. Signup and view all the answers