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The Normans: Knowledge Questions

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the problem when Edward the Confessor died?

a)

Edward had no direct heir to the throne.

b)

Edward had to many heirs to the throne.

c)

Edward had a heir to the throne.

d)

Edward's heir was a girl.

2.

How was Edgar Ætheling related to Edward the Confessor?

a)

Edgar was Edward’s nephew.

b)

Edgar was Edward’s brother.

c)

Edgar was Edward’s son-in-law.

d)

Edgar was Edward’s great-nephew.

3.

What is the name of Harold Godwinson’s brother who helped Harald Hardrada invade England?

(a)  

4.

Who died at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

a)

Harald Hardrada

b)

Herald Godwinson

5.

The Pope supported William the Conqueror's invasion of England because he promised to reform (change) the English Church.

True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What is the Doomsday book?

a)

A record of the size, value, ownership, and control of land in England.

b)

A record of the deaths and births in England.

c)

A record of the size, value, ownership, and control of land in France.

7.

How was William, Duke of Normandy, related to Edward the confessor?

a)

William and Edward were father and son.

b)

William and Edward were brothers-in-laws.

c)

William and Edward were brothers.

d)

William and Edward were cousins.

8.

How was Harold Godwinson related to Edward the Confessor?

a)

Harold was Edward’s brother-in-law.

b)

Harold was Edward’s father-in-law.

c)

Harold was Edward’s son-in-law.

d)

Harold was Edward’s brother.

9.

What was the first battle for the throne in 1066?

a)

The Battle of Fulford Gate.

b)

Battle of Stamford Bridge.

c)

The battle of Hastings.

10.

Who died at the Battle of Hastings?

(a)  

11.

William the Conqueror committed the ‘Harrying of the North’ to reward the English rebels.

True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Who ordered the Bayeux tapestry to be made?

(a)