The Normans

Question 1

Which descendant of Charlemagne did the Viking leader Hrolf defeat in 911?

Answer 1

Charles the Simple

Question 2

What was Hrolf given in return to stop raiding and convert to Christianity?

Answer 2

The fief of Normandy

Question 3

What did Hrolf change his name to?

Answer 3

Rollo

Question 4

During whose reign of England did many Normans become involved in English politics?

Answer 4

Edward the Confesser

Question 5

Whose army did William, Duke of Normandy, defeat at the Battle of Hastings?

Answer 5

Harold Godwinson

Question 6

What is William more frequently referred to as?

Answer 6

William the Conqueror

Question 7

What year did the Battle of Hastings occur?

Answer 7

1066

Question 8

Why do scholars believe that Edward the Confessor had no natural heir?

Answer 8

He was such a devoted Christian he chose not to have sex with his wife

Question 9

What language did England’s Norman rulers use as everyday speech?

Answer 9

French

Question 10

What is the Domesday Book?

Answer 10

A book that documents a survey of all the land of England for tax purposes

Question 11

Where is the Domesday Book held today?

Answer 11

London’s National Archives