How has the role of the monarch changed since 1066?

What is a monarch?

When did Queen Elizabeth II begin her reign?

• 1952

• 1953

• 1852

• 1951

This is Queen Elizabeth II of England. She does not have full power over the government in her country. We can call her a____________.

• constitutional monarch

• absolute monarch

• elected monarch

• "boss" monarch

How long has Queen Elizabeth II reigned?

• 49 years

• 59 years

• 69 years

• 79 years

Why did William of Normandy invade England?

• He argued that he was the rightful heir to the throne, since he was Edward's cousin.

• He wanted England to belong to Normandy.

• He didn't like England because they were Catholics.

• He didn't want England to be ruled by Vikings.

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

• Battle of  London
• Battle of Paris
• Battle of Canterbury
• Battle of Hastings

Who won the battle of Hastings?

• the Normans
• the Saxons
• the Vikings
• the Tudors

What does it mean when people "rebel"?

• They complain about their leader but do nothing.

• They challenge and fight their leader while making demands.

• They don't wash for a week.

• They support the king fully and do watever he says.

When did King John become king?

• 27th March 1199

• 27th April 1199

• 27th May 1199

• 2th June 1199

What did barons provide for the king in exchange for their lands and titles?

• food

• farm animals

• knights to fight in the war

• money

  (taxes)