Y11 (Normans) - Yorkshire

Which three English cities does William conquer in 1066, before returning to Normandy in 1067? (THREE CORRECT ANSWERS)

• London

• Winchester

• Canterbury

• York

Who leads the first rebellion in York in 1068 (while William is dealing with rebellions in the South East)?

• King Swein of Denmark

• King Malcolm of Scotland

• Edgar Aetheling

• Gospatric Earl of Northumbria

Which river flows through the centre of York?

• Humber

• Tyne

• Ouse

• Severn

Two castles are built in York during William I's reign. In which other English city were two castles build?

• Durham

• London

• Dover

• Winchester

When does William wear his crown in the ruins of York Minister, as a symbolic show of his power and control?

• On Christmas day 1068

• On his birthday 1068

• On Easter Sunday 1068

• On New Year's Day 1068

Which Norman Chronicler describes Yorkshire as 'Waste' after the 1069/70 Harrying of the North?

• William of Jumieges

• Orderic Vitalis

• William FitzOsbern

• Bishop Odo

How many ships does King Swein of Denmark send to England in 1069 to support Gospatric's third rebellion in York

• 24

• 120

• 240

• 480

How does William ensure the Vikings aren't a threat to his control of York in 1069-70?

• Signs a peace treaty with the Vikings

• Defeats the Vikings in battle

• Pays the Vikings to return home

• Gives William FitzOsbern the task of dealing with the Vikings

How many people are said by Orderic Vitalis to have died during the Harrying of the North?

• 10,000

• 100,000

• 1,000,000

• 10,000,000

What does 'Waste' mean which it is used in the Domesday Book?