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The Norman Conquest of England 1066

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name the English King who died in January 1066.

William of Normandy

Harold Godwinson

Edward the Confessor

Harald Hardraada

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the Normans come from?

They were Irish.

They were originally Vikings / "North men" who settled in northern France in an area which became known as "Normandy".

They came from Norway.

They came from Denmark.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What language did the Normans speak when they came to England?

French

Norman

English

German

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the death of Edward the Confessor cause arguments?

Because he died of the plague.

Because he was a very holy and gentle King who was liked by everybody.

Because he owed lots of money to his friends.

Because he died without leaving an heir to inherit his throne.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"Bonjour! Je suis un Duc et je ne parle pas Anglais. I am a fierce soldier who has won many battles but I will never be King in my homeland."


Who am I?

Ethelred the Unready

Harald Hardraada

Duke William of Normandy

Harold Godwinson

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"Hello! I am an English Earl who has lived in England all of my life. I am brother in law to the dead King Edward and have worked for many years in his court."


Who am I?

Duke William of Normandy

Harold Godwinson

Harald Hardraada

Edward the Confessor

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"Hej! I am already King of Norway and Denmark and am a descendant of King Harthacnut who was King of England before Edward. I am a fierce warrior and have a huge army."


Who am I?

Harald Hardraada

Duke William of Normandy

Harold Godwinson

Ethelred the Unready

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