Social studies

William the Conqueror was born in what modern-day country?

• England

• France

• Germany

Which of the following best describes William the Conqueror's childhood?

• He was an orphan who made his way to the top through talent and hard work

• He grew up in the royal palace with his father the King and his mother the Queen

• He was an illegitimate child who became Duke of Normandy at the age of 7

What relative did William defeat at the Battle of Val-es-Dunes?

• His cousin Guy of Burgundy

• His father the Duke of Normandy

• His brother the King George II of England

Who did the people of England want to be king after King Edward the Confessor died?

• Harold Godwinson

• King Hardrada of Norway

• William of Normandy

Why did William think he should be crowned King of England?

• Because he defended England against attack from the Vikings

• Because he was related to Edward the Confessor and claimed that Edward had promised him the crown

• Because he had a vision that said he should be king

What was the name of the battle where William defeated the English army and King Harold II was killed?

• Battle of London

• Battle of the Thames

• Battle of Hastings

What year was William the Conqueror crowned King of England?

• 614

• 1066

• 1203

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

What was the Domesday Book?

• A listing of all the land and property owners in England

• A list of all the traitors who conspired against William

• A religious book written by an ancient order of monks

How did William the Conqueror die?

• He died of old age in his castle in France

• He died of smallpox while on a trip to Spain

• He was killed in battle in northern France