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Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name the English King who died in January 1066.
William of Normandy
Harold Godwinson
Edward the Confessor
Harald Hardraada
Where did the Normans come from?
They were Irish.
They were originally Vikings / "North men" who settled in northern France in an area which became known as "Normandy".
They came from Norway.
They came from Denmark.
What language did the Normans speak when they came to England?
French
Norman
English
German
Why did the death of Edward the Confessor cause arguments?
Because he died of the plague.
Because he was a very holy and gentle King who was liked by everybody.
Because he owed lots of money to his friends.
Because he died without leaving an heir to inherit his throne.
"Bonjour! Je suis un Duc et je ne parle pas Anglais. I am a fierce soldier who has won many battles but I will never be King in my homeland."
Who am I?
Ethelred the Unready
Harald Hardraada
Duke William of Normandy
Harold Godwinson
"Hello! I am an English Earl who has lived in England all of my life. I am brother in law to the dead King Edward and have worked for many years in his court."
Who am I?
Duke William of Normandy
Harold Godwinson
Harald Hardraada
Edward the Confessor
"Hej! I am already King of Norway and Denmark and am a descendant of King Harthacnut who was King of England before Edward. I am a fierce warrior and have a huge army."
Who am I?
Harald Hardraada
Duke William of Normandy
Harold Godwinson
Ethelred the Unready
Which of the candidates for the English throne in 1066 spoke English fluently?
Edward the Confessor
Duke William of Normandy
Harald Hardraada
Harold Godwinson
Name the embroided cloth which was commissioned by the new English King to remember his victory at the Battle of Hastings.
The Bathwater Tapestry
The Bayeux Tapestry
The Bayou Tapestry
The Bay You Tapestry
Name the King who died at the Battle of Hastings, killed by an arrow through his eye.
Edward the Confessor
Duke William of Normandy
Harald Hardraada
Harold Godwinson
Who won the Battle of Hastings?
Duke William of Normandy
Harald Hardraada
Edward the Confessor
Harold Godwinson
Who was crowned the new King of England on Christmas Day in 1066?
Duke William of Normandy
Harold Godwinson
Harald Hardraada
Ethelred the Unready
The new King decided to carry out a survey of all of the land in England. The results were collected in a book.
What was this book called?
The Dreary Book
The Domesday Book
The Doorstop Book
The Do it all Book
"I am a poor farmer. I must give a share of my crops to the local Baron. I have to pledge loyalty to him and to fight for him if needed."
Who am I?
The King
A Baron
A Peasant
A Knight
"I have absolute power and own everything in the land."
Who am I?
A Peasant
A Knight
A Baron
The King
"I have been given lots of land but I have to promise loyalty to the King. I pay him tax and provide men for his army."
Who am I?
A Baron
A Peasant
A Knight
The King
"I am a full-time professional soldier. I was given some land which is farmed for me. I fight when required."
Who am I?
A Knight
A Peasant
A Baron
The King
"I manage the Baron's manor for him."
What is my job?
A Ploughman
A Reeve
A Miller
A Merchant
"I make cloth."
What is my job?
A Merchant
A Reeve
A Weaver
A Miller
"I plough the fields to grow the crops."
Who am I?
A Ploughman
A Weaver
A Miller
A Reeve
"I grind the corn to make the bread."
Who am I?
A Ploughman
A Weaver
A Miller
A Peasant
"I sell goods such as wine or cloth."
Who am I?
A Merchant
A Miller
A Weaver
A Reeve
"I live in a monastery where I run a hospital, school and farm for the local community. I say prayers for other people."
What is my job?
A Nun
A Monk
A Priest
A Bishop
The Normans divided the land between the King, the Barons, the Knights and the Peasants.
What do we call this system?
The Few Win System
The Freaky System
The Feudal System
The Few Fail System
