Norman Conquest and Castle Building in England

Where did William, Duke of Normandy, land with his army?

• Pevensey Bay

• Hastings

• Blackpish Airport

• Old Buckingham

Who did William meet in battle near Hastings?

• Harold Godwinson

• Harald Hardrada

• Tostig Godwinson

• Edward the Confessor

What was the purpose of building castles in strategic locations?

• To control the countryside

• To provide shelter for the army

• To establish trade routes

• To showcase Norman power

How many castles were established within 50 years of the Norman reign?

• Over 500

• Less than 100

• Around 250

• Exactly 50

What were castles used for militarily?

• Basis for garrisons

• Centers of land holding

• Administration of countryside

• All of the above

What were the defining features of Norman castles?

• Motte, Bailey, and Keep

• Ditch, Moat, and Bridge

• Palisade, Barracks, and Stables

• Gatehouse, Earthwork, and Flint

What was the purpose of the bailey in a castle?

• Living quarters for soldiers

• Storage of taxes and money

• Center of administration

• All of the above

What was the significance of the stone keep at Old Buckingham Castle?

• It was the first round keep built in England

• It was the tallest keep in the country

• It was the most heavily fortified keep

• It was the last keep built by the Normans

What was the purpose of castle building for the Norman regime?

• Symbol of power and control

• Defense against rebellions

• Center of law and administration

• All of the above

What did the castle building campaigns of William the Conqueror signify?

• The militarization of England

• The colonization of the country

• The establishment of Norman rule

• All of the above