William the Conqueror: Reign, Impact, and Legacy

Question 1

What was the name of the detailed survey of English land and resources ordered by William the Conqueror in 1086?

Accepted Answer

Domesday Book

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Magna Carta

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Bayeux Tapestry

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Codex Justinianus

Question 2

Which of the following reforms was NOT introduced by William the Conqueror?

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Abolition of the trial by jury system

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Introduction of the feudal system in England

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Establishment of a centralized royal treasury

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Construction of stone castles and fortifications

Question 3

Who was William the Conqueror's half-brother and a key commander in the Norman invasion of England?

Accepted Answer

Odo of Bayeux

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Robert Curthose

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Roger de Montgomery

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William FitzOsbern

Question 4

Which type of warfare did the Normans specialize in and utilize effectively?

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Cavalry warfare

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Naval warfare

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Siege warfare

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Guerrilla warfare

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered a lasting legacy of William the Conqueror's reign in England?

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Adoption of French as the official language of the English court

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Establishment of the feudal system

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Introduction of Norman legal and administrative systems

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Construction of Windsor Castle

Question 6

Who was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England before the Norman Conquest?

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Harold II

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Edward the Confessor

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William the Conqueror

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Cnut the Great

Question 7

Which battle marked the decisive victory of William the Conqueror over the Anglo-Saxon forces?

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Battle of Hastings

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Battle of Bouvines

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Battle of Agincourt

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Battle of Crecy

Question 8

What was the primary purpose of the Domesday Book?

Accepted Answer

To record land ownership and taxation

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To establish a system of justice

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To document the population of England

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To promote trade and commerce

Question 9

Which feature was NOT part of the feudal system introduced by the Normans?

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Equal distribution of wealth

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Obligations of loyalty and military service

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Allocation of land in exchange for service

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Peasants bound to the land

Question 10

How did William's reforms affect the balance of power between the king and the nobles?

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They strengthened the king's power

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They weakened the king's power

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They had no significant impact

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They led to a more equal distribution of power

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Norman Conquest on the English language?

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Introduction of new words from Old French

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Replacement of Old English with Old French

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Unchanged grammar and syntax

Question 12

Which of the following was NOT a strategy William the Conqueror used to strengthen his power after the Battle of Hastings?

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Promoting the English language

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Building castles and fortifications

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Marrying Edith of Wessex

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Establishing the feudal system

Question 13

How did William the Conqueror primarily establish his control over the English Church?

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Appointing Norman leaders to key Church positions

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Confiscating Church property to enrich himself

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Imposing Norman customs on English clergy

Question 14

How did the Norman Conquest alter the social and political structure of England?

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It strengthened the influence of the Norman aristocracy.

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It weakened the authority of the English monarch.

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It established a democratic system in England.

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It had little impact on English society and politics.

Question 15

How did the Norman Conquest influence the cultural landscape of England?

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The Norman Conquest resulted in a fusion of Norman and Anglo-Saxon cultures.

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Anglo-Saxon culture completely replaced Norman culture.

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Norman culture had no impact on Anglo-Saxon culture.

Question 16

What was the primary reason for William's invasion of England in 1066?

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To claim the English throne, which he believed was rightfully his

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To avenge the death of his cousin, King Edward the Confessor

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To convert the English to Catholicism

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To establish a Norman kingdom in England

Question 17

Which battle marked the turning point in the Norman Conquest?

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Battle of Hastings

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Battle of Stamford Bridge

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Battle of York

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Battle of Barnet

Question 18

What was the purpose of the Domesday Book?

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To record all land and property in England

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To establish a new system of taxation

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To create a database of the population

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To document the legal rights of the English people

Question 19

How did the Church's actions contribute to William the Conqueror's successful invasion of England?

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The Pope granted William permission to invade, strengthening his claim to the throne.

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Church leaders opposed William's invasion and supported the Anglo-Saxon king, Harold Godwinson.

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The Church provided military forces to assist William's army during the invasion.

Question 20

What factor contributed to the vulnerability of Anglo-Saxon England to invasion?

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Weak political leadership and rivalries among nobles

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Strong central government and unified army

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Prosperous economy and large population

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Strong navy and control of the English Channel

Question 21

Which of the following is a lasting impact of the Norman Conquest on English language and culture?

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French words became common in English, shaping its vocabulary and grammar.

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English literature was mainly written in French.

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The Norman Conquest had no significant effect on English art.

Question 22

How did the merging of Norman and Anglo-Saxon cultural elements influence the formation of English identity after the Norman Conquest?

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Norman and Anglo-Saxon cultural influences blended to create a unique English identity.

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Norman culture completely replaced Anglo-Saxon culture.

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The English language remained the same after the Conquest.

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Anglo-Saxon customs were gradually replaced by Norman ones.

Question 23

Which battle resulted in William's conquest of England?

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Battle of Hastings

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Battle of Agincourt

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Battle of Crécy

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Battle of the Boyne

Question 24

Who was the English king who died at the Battle of Hastings?

Accepted Answer

Harold Godwinson

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Athelstan

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Canute

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Edward the Confessor

Question 25

What was William's primary motive for invading England?

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To claim the throne, which he believed was his by right

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To expand his territory

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To spread Christianity

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To avenge Edward the Confessor

Question 26

Which document, issued by William after the Norman Conquest, established his authority and outlined the laws of the land?

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Domesday Book

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Magna Carta

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Bayeux Tapestry

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Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

Question 27

How did William the Conqueror use his relationship with the Church to strengthen his power in England?

Accepted Answer

Appointed loyal Norman priests to key Church positions

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Banned Christianity in England

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Took over Church property and wealth

Question 28

What was **not** a primary reason for William, Duke of Normandy, to invade England?

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To spread Christianity

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To expand his territory and authority

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To claim the English throne

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To acquire England's wealth

Question 29

How did the Norman Conquest affect the social structure of England?

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It established a more structured feudal system.

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It diminished the influence of Anglo-Saxon nobility.

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It promoted a more egalitarian society.

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It had no significant effect on the social structure.

Question 30

How did Norman French influence the English language, particularly its vocabulary?

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Norman French greatly expanded the English vocabulary.

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Norman French reduced the size of the English vocabulary.

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Norman French had a limited impact on English vocabulary.

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Norman French replaced English entirely.

Question 31

Before the Norman Conquest, who was the Duke of Normandy?

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Duke William

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Harold Godwinson

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Æthelred the Unready

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Edward the Confessor

Question 32

In which battle did William defeat Harold Godwinson, securing his claim to the English throne?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Hastings

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Battle of Stamford Bridge

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Battle of Agincourt

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Battle of Crecy

Question 33

What was the Domesday Book primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

Recording land and property ownership in England

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Establishing a system of taxation

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Providing a basis for future legal reforms

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Creating a national census

Question 34

Which of the following long-term effects of the Norman Conquest had the most significant impact on the English monarchy?

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The establishment of a centralized royal government

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The introduction of feudalism

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The compilation of the Domesday Book

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The adoption of the English language in the royal court

Question 35

Why was Anglo-Saxon England vulnerable to invasion?

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C. Lack of coastal defenses

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A. Strong leadership

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B. Unified army

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D. Stable political system

Question 36

Which decisive battle marked the turning point in the Norman Conquest of England?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Hastings

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Battle of Bouvines

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Battle of Barnet

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Battle of Stamford Bridge

Question 37

Who was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, defeated at the Battle of Hastings?

Accepted Answer

Harold Godwinson

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Edward the Confessor

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Henry I

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William the Conqueror

Question 38

Which of the following was a significant consequence of the Norman Conquest of England?

Accepted Answer

Introduction of the feudal system

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Abolition of the English monarchy

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Adoption of French as the official language of England

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Establishment of a democratic parliament

Question 39

Which of the following reforms was introduced by William the Conqueror to strengthen his control over England?

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Domesday Book

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Bill of Rights

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Habeas Corpus Act

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Magna Carta

Question 40

Which of the following was a key feature of the feudal system introduced by William the Conqueror in England?

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Land grants in exchange for military service and loyalty

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Abolition of serfdom

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Right to vote for all citizens

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Establishment of a republic

Question 41

What was the historical significance of the Battle of Hastings in English history?

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It marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule and the beginning of Norman rule, shaping the political and social landscape of England.

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It resulted in the death of William the Conqueror

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It was the first battle fought on English soil

Question 42

Which of the following was a challenge faced by William the Conqueror after the Norman Conquest?

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Resistance from the Anglo-Saxon population, who resented Norman rule and sought to regain their independence

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Economic instability

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Military defeat at the Battle of Hastings

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Lack of support from the Pope

Question 43

How did William the Conqueror maintain control over his newly conquered kingdom of England?

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Through a combination of military force, political alliances, and strategic marriages, consolidating his power and suppressing potential threats

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By suppressing all forms of opposition, eliminating any challenges to his authority

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By granting concessions to the Anglo-Saxon nobility, appeasing their grievances and securing their loyalty

Question 44

What was the name of the decisive battle fought in 1066 that resulted in William's victory and the establishment of Norman rule in England?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Hastings

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Battle of Bouvines

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Battle of Crecy

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Battle of Agincourt

Question 45

What was the purpose of the Domesday Book?

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive survey of land and property in England, conducted to establish a new tax system.

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A chronicle of William's reign

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A legal code established by William

Question 46

Which of the following was a major architectural achievement of William's reign?

Accepted Answer

Tower of London

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Canterbury Cathedral

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York Minster

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Westminster Abbey

Question 47

What was William's approach to the English language and culture in the aftermath of the Conquest?

Accepted Answer

He suppressed the use of English and promoted the use of French in government, administration, and the upper classes.

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He remained neutral towards the English language and culture, allowing both to co-exist.

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He actively encouraged the use of English and sought to integrate Norman and English culture.

Question 48

Which of the following was a key principle of the feudal system introduced by William?

Accepted Answer

Land in exchange for military service

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Merit-based appointments to positions of power

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Abolition of social hierarchies

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Free and equal distribution of land among all citizens

Question 49

What was the significance of the Norman Conquest for the development of English common law?

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It introduced a standardized system of laws and courts, replacing the fragmented legal system of Anglo-Saxon England.

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It abolished all existing laws and established a completely new legal system.

Question 50

What was one of the significant motivations for William's invasion of England in 1066?

Accepted Answer

To claim the English throne, which he believed was rightfully his due to his familial ties to Edward the Confessor.

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To spread Christianity throughout England

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To gain control of England's vast trade routes

Question 51

Which of the following was a significant consequence of the Norman Conquest for English society?

Accepted Answer

The rise of a new Anglo-Norman aristocracy

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The decline of the English language and culture

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The establishment of a republic

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The end of feudalism