WorksheetsWilliam the conqueror
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why did William the Conqueror invade England?
He argued that he was the rightful heir to the throne, since he was Edward's cousin.
He didn't want the Muslims to take it over.
He didn't like England because they were Catholics.
He didn't want England to be ruled by Vikings.
Who brought the idea of feudalism to England?
William the Conqueror
King Henry IV
Pope Gregory VII
Charlemagne
Who was the leader of the Anglo-Saxons in the Fall of 1066?
William
Harold
Edward
Henry
What is William the Conqueror known for?
Conquering England after the Battle of Hastings
Beginning Feudalism in England
Giving his nobles land and them in turn giving knights fiefs of land
Discovering America
United Europe under the Holy Roman Empire
Who claimed the throne of England when Edward the Confessor died?
Charlemagne
Harold Godwinson
William the Duke of Normandy
Charles the Hammer
Pepin the Short
What was the Domesday book?
a book about the end of the world commissioned by William the Conqueror
A record of all the property and holdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror so he could determine the extent of his lands and wealth
a recipe book with all of the latest French cuisine commissioned by William the Conqueror
a book tracing the family lineage of the English Throne commissioned by William the Conqueror
What was Edward the Confessor"s problem when it came to the English throne?
He had no wife
He was a bad King
He had no heir
He hated William
What was an impact of William's conquering of England?
He outlawed the feudal system in England.
He established a feudal system similar to others around Europe.
He ended the line of Norman kings in England.
He banished all Saxons from his lands.
Which term best matches the following definition:
THE RESIDENCE OF LORDS AND LADIES
page
church
jester
castle
In medieval society, most people were _____________.
knights
free
peasants
nobles
One who learns from a master craftsperson.
master
apprentice
knight
serf
A peasant who lived on a manor and served the lord.
vassal
serf
servant
Lord
A warrior in armor who fought on horseback.
apprentice
serf
knight
monk
Who is at the top of the Feudal social system?
kings
kings and queens
serf
Lord
The shift of power from kings to nobles led to the system of .............
feudalism
middle class
nobleman
guild
