William's Conquest of England
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What was one of the key problems William faced after his victory at the Battle of Hastings?

  • Morale of his own army
  • Viking threat from the south
  • Viking threat from Norway and Denmark (correct)
  • Angry Englishmen from the north

    • What was William's strategy to control the flow of supplies from Normandy?

  • He negotiated with the English earls
  • He marched eastwards to control the ports (correct)
  • He relied on the English army to provide supplies
  • He marched westwards to secure the interior

    • What was the significance of London for William's conquest of England?

  • It was the key to controlling England (correct)
  • It was the location of the Battle of Hastings
  • It was the base of the English army
  • It was the capital of the Vikings

    • What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings for the English King Harold?

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

    Why did William need to deal with his problems quickly after the Battle of Hastings?

    <p>He knew the English would gather another army and fight for another king</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Edwin and Morcar in London after the Battle of Hastings?

    <p>They were powerful Anglo-Saxon earls guarding London</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did William defeat the English soldiers at Dover?

    <p>To take control of the port</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was William's approach to the English in Dover?

    <p>He treated them with kindness and paid for damages</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He burned buildings, stole items, and killed some people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who crowned William as King of England?

    <p>He crowned himself in Westminster Abbey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Canterbury in William's conquest?

    <p>It held many expensive treasures and religious artefacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To prevent English counterattacks from the sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for William's march to London?

    <p>To claim the throne of England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the tone of Florence of Worcester's chronicle?

    <p>Critical and disapproving of William's actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Sources B and C have in common?

    <p>They describe the same events in a similar way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does William's deathbed confession reveal about his character?

    <p>He was haunted by his violent past</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Harrying of the North according to the text?

    <p>William's response to the rebellion in the north of England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'famine' mean in the context of the text?

    <p>A widespread scarcity of food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did William use famine as a weapon according to the text?

    <p>To teach the whole country a lesson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can we learn from Interpretation H about the character of King William?

    <p>He was a cruel and brutal ruler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do we need to be careful about using Interpretation H as evidence about William?

    <p>Because it was written 43 years after William's death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of building religious buildings such as cathedrals and monasteries during the Norman Conquest?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the advantages of using famine as a weapon according to the text?

    <p>It was a quick and effective way to punish the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led a rebellion in Shropshire according to the text?

    <p>Edric the Wild</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of building castles during the Norman Conquest?

    <p>To remind the locals that the Normans were powerful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote Interpretation H according to the text?

    <p>Orderic Vitalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary material used to build the first Tower of London?

    <p>Wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It was easier to defend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Normans start building their castles in stone?

    <p>Because it was stronger than wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the term used to describe the people who lived in England up to the time of the Norman invasion?

    <p>Anglo-Saxons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Over 500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the motte and bailey castles?

    <p>To serve as a base for the Norman barons and their soldiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The bailey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Normans destroy existing houses and villages to build their castles?

    <p>Because they wanted to build their castles quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main weakness of wooden motte and bailey castles?

    <p>They were vulnerable to fire and rot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did it take to build a motte and bailey castle?

    <p>About 7-14 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

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