How did The Normans Conquer England?

Who were in control of England before the Normans?

• The Anglo-Saxons

• The Vikings

• The Celts

• The Romans

What was the purpose of Charles the Simple granting land to Rollo?

• To start a war

• To gain wealth

• To prevent further Viking raids

• To expand his own territory

What year did the Vikings first receive Normandy?

• 991

• 1013

• 911

• 1066

What year did Aethelred II marry Emma of Normandy?

• 991

• 1013

• 1066

• 911

Who was forced to flee to Normandy due to Viking aggression?

• Charles the Simple

• Aethelred II

• Edward the Confessor

• Harold Godwinson

Who claimed the English throne after Edward the Confessor's death?

• Harald III of Norway

• William of Normandy

• None of the above

• Both William and Harald

What event triggered the Norman invasion of England in 1066?

• Death of Edward the Confessor

• Marriage of Aethelred and Emma

• Viking raids in France

• All of the above

Which battle did the English repel the Norwegian invaders?

• Battle of Sussex

• Battle of Normandy

• Battle of Stamford Bridge

• Battle of Hastings

What disadvantage did the Norman cavalry face at the Battle of Hastings?

• Poor weather

• Lack of weapons

• Steep hill

• No leadership

How did the Normans initially fare in the Battle of Hastings?

• They were ambushed

• They retreated immediately

• They faced unexpected setbacks

• They won easily