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WorksheetsWilliam the Conqueror
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
In what year was the Battle of Hastings?
2022
1222
1066
2066
What was the Bayeux Tapestry?
A Norman battle tactic.
A embroidered cloth that depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England and Battle of Hastings.
A special type of castle that was made for Ms. Duncan to live in.
A second survey conducted by Mrs. Bailey.
Who was the leader of the Anglo-Saxons in the Fall of 1066?
William
Harold
Edward
Henry
What did William became known as after his victory?
William the Great
William the Conqueror
William the Lion-heart
William the Fearless
________________ brought the idea of feudalism to England and used it to control a land he was not from.
Charlemagne
William the Conqueror
King Henry VIII
Pope Gregory VII
William of Normandy was crowned King of England on...
Christmas Eve
New Year's Day
Christmas Day
His birthday
What was the name of the battle where William defeated the English army and King Harold II was killed?
Battle of London
Battle of the Thames
Battle of Hastings
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
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 was the leader of the Normans in 1066?
Harold
William
Henry
Edward
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 the primary reason William the Conqueror built castles across England?
To serve as royal residences
To protect against Viking invasions
To establish Norman control and defend against rebellions
To promote trade and commerce
Which significant document did William the Conqueror commission in 1086 to assess land holdings in England?
The Magna Carta
The Domesday Book
The Bayeux Tapestry
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
What title did William hold before becoming the King of England?
Duke of Normandy
Count of Anjou
Earl of Wessex
Baron of Brittany
How did William the Conqueror's rule impact the English language?
It introduced many French words into English
It eliminated all Anglo-Saxon words
It made Latin the official language
It had no impact on the language
