7.31 Battle of Hastings

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What was Edward the Confessor's problem regarding the English throne?

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He had no heir

Answer explanation

Edward the Confessor's main problem regarding the English throne was that he had no heir. This lack of a successor created uncertainty about the future of the monarchy after his death.

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King of Wessex from 871 to 899; he defeated Danish invaders and united Anglo-Saxon England under his control. He compiled a code of laws and promoted learning.

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Alfred the Great

Answer explanation

Alfred the Great, King of Wessex from 871 to 899, is known for defeating Danish invaders, uniting Anglo-Saxon England, compiling a code of laws, and promoting learning, making him the correct answer.

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Who introduced the concept of feudalism to England?

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William the Conqueror

Answer explanation

William the Conqueror introduced feudalism to England after his victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, establishing a system of land ownership and obligations that shaped medieval society.

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What was the Domesday Book?

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A record of all the property and holdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror so he could determine the extent of his lands and wealth

Answer explanation

The correct answer describes the Domesday Book as a record of property and holdings in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror to assess his lands and wealth, which is its primary purpose.

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In 1066, William of Normandy earned the nickname "William the Conqueror" and became King of England after which battle?

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Battle of Hastings

Answer explanation

William the Conqueror earned his title after defeating King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, which marked the beginning of Norman rule in England.

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After the death of Edward the Confessor, the King of England, who became king?

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Harold Godwinson

Answer explanation

After Edward the Confessor's death in 1066, Harold Godwinson was crowned King of England. He was a prominent noble and had the support of the English nobility, making him the immediate successor before the Norman invasion.

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Where was the battle located in which William defeated King Harold?

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Hastings

Answer explanation

The battle where William defeated King Harold is known as the Battle of Hastings, fought in 1066. This decisive conflict marked the beginning of Norman rule in England.

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Which of the following was NOT an impact of King William's reign as King of England?

• The English government spoke French.
• The start of feudalism in England.
• The end of feudalism in England.
• The first census, called the Domesday Book.

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The end of feudalism in England.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'end of feudalism in England' because King William's reign actually marked the beginning of feudalism, not its end. His rule established a feudal system, which was characterized by land ownership and vassalage.

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Which statement about feudalism in England is true?

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William the Conqueror brought feudalism to England.

Answer explanation

William the Conqueror brought feudalism to England after the Norman Invasion in 1066, establishing a system of land ownership and obligations that reshaped English society.

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Key outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

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The beginning of Norman rule in England

Answer explanation

The Battle of Hastings in 1066 marked the beginning of Norman rule in England, as William the Conqueror defeated King Harold II, leading to significant changes in governance and culture.