William the Conqueror-Periods 2,3, and 7

What was the basis of William the Conqueror's claim to the English throne?

• A promise from Edward the Confessor

• Support from King Harold II

• His Viking ancestry

• A treaty with the English nobles

Which significant battle marked the beginning of Norman rule in England?

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Agincourt

• Battle of Stamford Bridge

• Battle of Bannockburn

What was one of William the Conqueror's notable administrative achievements?

• Commissioning the Domesday Book

• Establishing the Magna Carta

• Building the Tower of London

• Creating the English Parliament

How did William the Conqueror secure the support of his barons?

• By rewarding loyalty with land and titles

• By promising them independence

• By marrying into their families

• By offering them positions in the church

What language did William the Conqueror introduce as the language of the court and upper class?

• Norman French

• Latin

• Old English

• German