Quiz: Norman Conquest

What was the 'Harrying of the North'?

• A great battle where William the Conqueror finally defeated the English army

• When William had farms burned and livestock killed across northern England

• A great famine in Northern France

Why was the death of Edward the Confessor a problem? (choose 2)

• He left a lot of debt.

• He had no army.

• He had no heir.

• He promised the throne to many people.

Who were the first to attack England?

• The Vikings

• The Norwegians

• The Franks

• The Normans

Who was the leader of the Normans during the Norman Conquest?

• William

• Harold

• Alfred

• Hardrada

What was the main battle between the English and Normans?

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Normandy

• Battle of Stamford Bridge

• Battle of Pevensey

Which of these changes did William bring to England?

• he caused a change of language

• he replaced English nobles with Norman lords

• he built many castles

• he did all of these things

In which year did the Battle of Hastings take place?

• 1064

• 1065

• 1166

• 1066

Why did William invade England?

• Because he was promised the Kingdom by Edward the Confessor 
• Because he liked spending his holidays in England
• Because England was rich
• Because he hated the English

Which of these is NOT a reason for the confusion about who should be the next king of England after Edward?

• Edward had no children

• William claimed that Edward promised him the throne

• Harold claimed that Edward gave him the kingdom on his deathbed

• Edith claimed that Edward wanted Edgar to be king

Why was there a disputed succession in 1066?

• Edward the Confessor's children had died

• Edward the Confessor had no children

• Edward the Confessor's children couldn't decide who should be king