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William the Conqueror and the Norman Conquest

Authored by Bailey Smith

History

6th - 8th Grade

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William the Conqueror and the Norman Conquest
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

William the Conqueror was born in what modern-day country?

England

France

Germany

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes William the Conqueror's childhood?

He was an orphan who made his way to the top through talent and hard work

He grew up in the royal palace with his father the King and his mother the Queen

He was an illegitimate child who became Duke of Normandy at the age of 7

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Who did the people of England want to be king after King Edward the Confessor died?

Harold Godwinson

King Hardrada of Norway

William of Normandy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why did William think he should be crowned King of England?

Because he defended England against attack from the Vikings

Because he was related to Edward the Confessor and claimed that Edward had promised him the crown

Because he had a vision that said he should be king

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What was the name of the battle where William defeated the English army and King Harold II was killed?

Battle of London

Battle of the Thames

Battle of Hastings

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What year was William the Conqueror crowned King of England?

614

1066

1203

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What was the Domesday Book?

A listing of all the land and property owners in England

A list of all the traitors who conspired against William

A religious book written by an ancient order of monks

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