Norman Conquest

What was the nickname of King Edward?

• the Conqueror

• the Confessor

• the Great

Why did William the Conqueror claim his right to the throne of England?

• Because he was a nephew of Edward and he promised the throne to William

• Because he wanted to unite two European countries to establish an Empire

• Because he was too ambitious to conquer new countries

The events that took place in the battle of Hastings were depicted in.......

• carpets

• tapestries

• targets

The coronation ceremony of William the Conqueror ended in .......as French courtiers did not know English and misunderstood the shoutings "God, save the King!" uttered by Anglo-Saxon barons.

• mess

• pace

• pecks

What was the basis of feudal society?

• keeping peasants under pressure

• handing land as a tribute

• holding of land

What were two basic principles of feudalism in England in the Middle Ages?

• Every man had land, every land had lord

• Every man had a lord, every lord had land

• Every man had a King, every King had land

Who were "Vassals"?

• People who held land

• People who collected taxes

• People who ruled counties

How was the Saxon army called in Harold Godwinson's ruling period?

• Tapestry

• Witan

• Fyrd

Where did Harold and his fyld go to fight against the Danes in the North?

• to Yorkshire

• to Leicester

• to Nottingham

What historical document somehow declined power of feudalism in England in the Middle Ages?

• Divine right

• Act of Supremecy

• Magna Carta