The Norman Conquest

Question 1

When was William the Conqueror crowned king of England?

Answer 1

Christmas Day, 1066

Question 2

Where was William the Conqueror crowned king of England?

Answer 2

Westminster Abbey

Question 3

What type of castles did Norman nobles first build on their newly acquired English land?

Answer 3

Motte and Bailey Castle

Question 4

What collection of nobles and clergymen would advise the king?

Answer 4

Royal Court

Question 5

What event took place in 1069, following an Anglo-Saxon rebellion in Durham?

Answer 5

The Harrying of the North

Question 6

How many people are claimed to have starved to death following the The Harrying of the North?

Answer 6

100 000

Question 7

Which Anglo-Saxon noble led a last stand against Norman power in East Anglia?

Answer 7

Hereward the Wake

Question 8

In what town did Hereward the Wake base his rebellion?

Answer 8

Ely

Question 9

According to legend, what was the name of Hereward the Wake’s sword?

Answer 9

Brainbiter

Question 10

What did William force all surviving Anglo-Saxon nobles to do?

Answer 10

Swear him an oath of loyalty