1066

William's status at birth affected his rise to power by:

• Being born into royalty, which gave him a direct claim to the throne.

• Being born as a commoner, which made his rise to power more challenging.

• Being born as a noble, which provided him with resources and support.

• Being born as an illegitimate child, which complicated his claim to power.

In September 1066, who invaded the north with a massive Viking army?

• Harald Hardrada

• William the Conqueror

• Edward the Confessor

• Harold Godwinson

The outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge was:

• A decisive victory for the English forces led by King Harold II.

• A stalemate with no clear winner.

• A victory for the invading Norwegian forces led by King Harald Hardrada.

• A peace treaty was signed between the opposing forces.

The Battle of Hastings was fought in which year?

• 1066

• 1215

• 1415

• 1815

The Battle of Hastings was significant for England because:

• it marked the beginning of Norman rule in England.

• it was the last successful invasion of England.

• it ended the Viking invasions.

• it led to the signing of the Magna Carta.

One of the major changes brought about by William's victory in the Battle of Hastings was:

• The establishment of the feudal system in England

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The beginning of the Hundred Years' War

• The end of the Roman Empire

William harried the North because:

• He wanted to expand his territory

• He was seeking revenge

• He aimed to suppress rebellion

• He was following orders

In the feudal system, what did the lords and nobles agree to supply the king with?

• Land

• Military service

• Food

• Gold

In the feudal system, who worked the land for the nobles and knights?

• The nobles

• The knights

• The serfs

• The kings

The Domesday Book was commissioned by William in 1086 for what purpose?

• To record the population and resources of England for tax purposes

• To document the history of the Norman Conquest

• To establish a new legal system

• To create a map of England