Norman Conquest Flashcards
Who won the battle of Hastings
William duke of Normandy
Who died on January 5th 
Edward the confesser
Who was the norman king of england
William duke of normandy
Who won the battle of Stanford bridge
Harold Godwineson
What year did the Norman Conquest of England begin?
1066
Who was the leader of the Normans during the conquest?
William the Conqueror
True or False: The Battle of Hastings was a significant event in the Norman Conquest.
True
What was the name of the king of England defeated at the Battle of Hastings?
King Harold II
Fill in the blank: The Norman Conquest led to the establishment of _____ as the ruling class in England.
Norman nobility
What document, created after the conquest, provided a record of land ownership in England?
Domesday Book
Which battle marked the decisive victory for the Normans?
Battle of Hastings
True or False: The Normans built castles across England after the conquest.
True
What was the primary reason for the Norman Conquest?
To claim the English throne
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Norman Conquest? A) Feudalism B) Increased trade with France C) The signing of the Magna Carta
C) The signing of the Magna Carta
Who was the Pope that supported William the Conqueror’s claim to the English throne?
Pope Alexander II
Fill in the blank: The Normans were originally from _____ before they invaded England.
Normandy
What system of government was established in England as a result of the Norman Conquest?
Feudalism
True or False: The Norman Conquest had no impact on the English language.
False
Short Answer: Name one architectural feature introduced by the Normans in England.
Stone castles
What was the outcome for King Harold II after the Battle of Hastings?
He was killed.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key battle in the Norman Conquest? A) Battle of Bosworth B) Battle of Hastings C) Battle of Agincourt
B) Battle of Hastings
What was the significance of the year 1066 in English history?
It marks the beginning of the Norman Conquest.
Fill in the blank: The Normans introduced _____ as a new form of land management.
feudalism
Who succeeded William the Conqueror as King of England?
William II (Rufus)
True or False: The Norman Conquest resulted in the end of the Anglo-Saxon rule in England.
True
What was the cultural impact of the Norman Conquest on England?
It led to the fusion of Norman and Anglo-Saxon cultures.
Short Answer: What language became the language of the ruling class after the Norman Conquest?
Norman French
Fill in the blank: The Normans spread their influence through _____ and military conquest.
colonization
What was one of the first major castles built by the Normans in England?
The Tower of London
True or False: The Norman Conquest had little effect on the social structure of England.
False
Short Answer: Name one reason why the Normans were able to conquer England.
Superior military tactics
