Food in Norman Britain

When did the Normans conquer Britain?

• In 1000

• In 1006

• In 1066

• In 1610

• In 1666

Who led the Normans against the Anglo-Saxons?

• William, King of France

• Harold

• William, Duke of Normandy

• Harald

What language did the Normans introduce to Britain?

• Norman-English

• Normanish

• Norman-French

• None: they spoke English

Which word is not a synonym for "peasant" in Norman times?

• serf

• villain / villein

• knight

• none of the answers is correct: they all mean the same

Which of the following was not a luxury food in Norman times?

• rabbits, especially young ones

• dairy products

• spices

• dried fruit

True or false?

The Normans used spices to cover up the gone-off flavour of rotten meat.

• true

• false

• nobody knows

People had to follow a set of good manners when they feasted?

Which of the following was NOT one of them?

• Don’t put your elbows on the table.

• Don’t lick your fingers.

• Never speak at the dinner table.

• Try to avoid burping or spitting.

• Don't scratch flea bites or pick your nose.

Which of the following was NOT common in ordinary people's diets?

• Bread

• Dairy products

• Pork meat

• Pottage

• Game

During feasts, people were seated according to their...

• appetite

• social rank

• gender

• age

• height

Fish was in high demand because, on some days, eating meat was forbidden by...

• the lords

• the King

• the Church

• It was never forbidden!