The Battle of Hastings Quiz

Who was the duke of Normandy in the 1000s?

• Harold

• Richard

• Edward

• William

What event led to William becoming the duke of Normandy at a young age?

• His coronation ceremony

• His father's retirement

• His father's death

• His victory in a battle

What was the significance of the Battle of Hastings?

• It changed the history of the British Isles

• It led to the unification of France and England

• It resulted in the downfall of William the Conqueror

• It had no impact on the English language

Where did William and his army of knights and foot soldiers cross to reach England?

• English Channel

• Mediterranean Sea

• North Sea

• Irish Sea

Who was the king of England that William fought against in the Battle of Hastings?

• Harold

• Edward

• Richard

• Henry

What language did most people in England speak before William's conquest?

• Anglo-Saxon (Old English)

• Latin

• German

• French

What language did the Normans speak?

• French

• Anglo-Saxon (Old English)

• German

• Spanish

What impact did William's conquest have on the English language?

• It resulted in a blend of French and Germanic words

• It led to the complete replacement of Old English with French

• It had no impact on the language

• It resulted in the adoption of Latin as the official language

What is the reason behind the mixture of French and Germanic words in the English language?

• The blending of Anglo-Saxon and Norman languages

• The influence of Spanish and Italian languages

• The migration of Germanic tribes to England

• The invasion of England by the Romans

What title did William hold after his victory in the Battle of Hastings?

• Prince of Wales

• Emperor of France

• Duke of Normandy

• King William I of England