The Normans: Conquest, Feudalism, and Castles

Question 1

Who came to Britain from France in 1066 and spoke French?

Accepted Answer

The Normans

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The Saxons

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The Vikings

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The Romans

Question 2

What year did the Normans invade England?

Accepted Answer

1066

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1042

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1052

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1076

Question 3

What was the main reason the Normans built castles?

Accepted Answer

To protect their territory

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To store their food

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To house their animals

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To hold prisoners

Question 4

Who led the Norman invasion of England?

Accepted Answer

William the Conqueror

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King Harold II

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William Wallace

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Robert the Bruce

Question 5

How did the Norman invasion influence the English language?

Accepted Answer

It introduced many French words

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It replaced Old English with French

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It had no significant impact

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It made English more complex

Question 6

What is the name of the famous tapestry that depicts the events of the Norman invasion?

Accepted Answer

Bayeux Tapestry

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Hastings Tapestry

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Normandy Tapestry

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Canterbury Tapestry

Question 7

True or False: The Normans came from Denmark.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 8

Which activity would have been typical for a Norman knight?

Accepted Answer

Hunting

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Farming

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Weaving

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Teaching

Question 9

Who led the Norman invasion of England in 1066?

Accepted Answer

King William I of Normandy

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King Harold of England

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King Edward the Confessor

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King Henry II

Question 10

What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

Accepted Answer

Norman victory

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Saxon victory

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A draw

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The battle was never fought

Question 11

What is the Bayeux Tapestry?

Accepted Answer

A woven tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest

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A painting depicting the Norman Conquest

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A written account of the Norman Conquest

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A building built by the Normans

Question 12

What was the feudal system?

Accepted Answer

A system of land ownership and social hierarchy established by the Normans

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A system of government used by the Anglo-Saxons

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A type of castle built by the Normans

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A religious system practiced by the Normans

Question 13

What was the Domesday Book?

Accepted Answer

A record of land ownership in England

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A religious text

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A history of the Norman Conquest

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A collection of Norman laws

Question 14

Why did William, Duke of Normandy, invade England?

Accepted Answer

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

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To spread Christianity throughout England.

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To help the English people who were unhappy with their king.

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To create a new trade route between Normandy and England.

Question 15

Who led the Normans in their conquest of England in 1066?

Accepted Answer

Duke William of Normandy

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King Harold II

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King Edward the Confessor

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King Alfred the Great

Question 16

At which battle did the Normans defeat the English in 1066?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Hastings

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Battle of Stamford Bridge

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Battle of Barnet

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Battle of Bosworth Field

Question 17

What was the system of government established by the Normans after the Conquest called?

Accepted Answer

Feudal system

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Parliamentary system

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Mercantile system

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Manorial system

Question 18

What type of defensive structures did the Normans introduce to England?

Accepted Answer

Castles

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Cathedrals

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Monasteries

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Manors

Question 19

What was the main purpose of the Domesday Book?

Accepted Answer

To record land ownership in England

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To establish the feudal system

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To raise taxes

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To record the population of England

Question 20

Which Norman king reformed the English legal system?

Accepted Answer

Henry II

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William the Conqueror

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Henry III

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Richard I

Question 21

What was one of the main cultural influences of the Normans on England?

Accepted Answer

Introduction of the French language

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Building of Gothic churches

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Establishment of new trade routes

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Development of literature in Old English

Question 22

How did the Norman Conquest affect the native Anglo-Saxon population?

Accepted Answer

Their culture and language were gradually marginalized

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They were enslaved

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They were given equal rights

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They were expelled from England

Question 23

What was the significance of the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

Accepted Answer

It weakened the English forces before the Battle of Hastings

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It led to the establishment of a Viking kingdom in England

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It was the final battle of the Norman Conquest

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It had no significant impact on the Norman Conquest

Question 24

Which of the following was NOT a factor contributing to the Norman victory at the Battle of Hastings?

Accepted Answer

Support from the Anglo-Saxon population

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Superior cavalry

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Use of the motte-and-bailey castle

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Numerical advantage

Question 25

Who commanded the Norman army that invaded England in 1066?

Accepted Answer

William, Duke of Normandy

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Harold Godwinson

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King Edward the Confessor

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King Canute

Question 26

In which battle did the Normans defeat the English in 1066?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Hastings

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Battle of Stamford Bridge

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Battle of Barnet

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Battle of Towton

Question 27

Who was the first Norman king of England?

Accepted Answer

William the Conqueror

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Henry I

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Stephen of Blois

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Richard the Lionheart

Question 28

Which document recorded the details of the Norman survey of England?

Accepted Answer

Domesday Book

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Bayeux Tapestry

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Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

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Domesday Roll

Question 29

How did the Norman Conquest affect the English language?

Accepted Answer

It introduced many new French words

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It led to the disappearance of Old English

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It had no significant impact

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It simplified English grammar

Question 30

What was the purpose of the Norman survey recorded in the Domesday Book?

Accepted Answer

To assess land ownership and resources

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To record the names of all English citizens

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To establish a new legal system

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To raise money for the royal treasury

Question 31

Who was the Norman leader who invaded England in 1066?

Accepted Answer

William the Conqueror

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Harold Godwinson

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Edward the Confessor

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Canute

Question 32

Where did the Norman invaders defeat the English at the Battle of Hastings?

Accepted Answer

Hastings

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Stamford Bridge

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Bosworth Field

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Agincourt

Question 33

What was the main purpose of the castles built by the Normans?

Accepted Answer

To defend and control the conquered territories

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To be residential palaces for the Norman lords

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To serve as trading hubs for merchants

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To store grain

Question 34

What was the impact of the Norman Conquest on the forests of England?

Accepted Answer

Deforestation

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Increased biodiversity

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No change

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Increased afforestation

Question 35

Who led the Norman invasion of England in 1066?

Accepted Answer

William, Duke of Normandy

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King Athelstan

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Harold Godwinson

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Edward the Confessor

Question 36

In what year did the Norman Conquest take place?

Accepted Answer

1066

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1086

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1050

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1100

Question 37

What was the main reason for the Norman Conquest?

Accepted Answer

William's claim to the English throne

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Anglo-Saxon weakness

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Danish invasion

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Viking raids

Question 38

How did the Normans establish control over England after the Conquest?

Accepted Answer

Through the feudal system and the construction of castles

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Through direct rule from Normandy

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Through Viking mercenaries

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Through alliances with Anglo-Saxon nobles

Question 39

What was the long-term impact of the Norman Conquest on English society?

Accepted Answer

It brought a new ruling class, language, and culture

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It caused the population of England to decline

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It led to the end of English monarchy

Question 40

What was the Domesday Book?

Accepted Answer

A survey of land and property in England

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A history of the Norman Conquest

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A record of Anglo-Saxon laws

Question 41

What was the role of women in Norman society?

Accepted Answer

Limited, with few legal rights or opportunities

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Non-existent, as women were not mentioned in historical records

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Equal to men in all aspects of life

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Prominent, with many opportunities for leadership

Question 42

Who led the Normans to invade England in 1066?

Accepted Answer

William the Conqueror

Answer

Harold Godwinson

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Edward the Confessor

Question 43

Which decisive battle in 1066 marked the turning point of the Norman Conquest?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Hastings

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Battle of Agincourt

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Battle of Bouvines

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Battle of Stamford Bridge

Question 44

What was the immediate consequence of the Norman Conquest for the English people?

Accepted Answer

Loss of power and lands

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Improved social mobility

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Greater religious freedom

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Increased economic prosperity

Question 45

What is the Bayeux Tapestry?

Accepted Answer

An embroidered cloth depicting the Norman Conquest

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A written account of the Norman invasion

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A painting commissioned by William the Conqueror

Question 46

Which Norman king introduced important reforms to the English legal system?

Accepted Answer

Henry II

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William the Conqueror

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Edward the Confessor

Question 47

How did the Norman Conquest influence the development of the English language?

Accepted Answer

It introduced many French words into the English vocabulary

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It led to the decline of the Latin language in England

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It standardized the spelling of English words

Question 48

Why did the Normans invade England?

Accepted Answer

To claim the English throne

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To convert the English to Christianity

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To gain control of trade routes

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To escape from Viking raids

Question 49

Which major battle marked a turning point in the Norman Conquest?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Hastings

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Battle of Stamford Bridge

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Battle of Evesham

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Battle of Bouvines

Question 50

Who led the Norman army to victory at the Battle of Hastings?

Accepted Answer

William the Conqueror

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Count Alan

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Duke Robert

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King Harold

Question 51

What was the feudal system?

Accepted Answer

A social and economic system based on land ownership and loyalty

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A system of laws based on Roman law

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A system of government based on religious principles

Question 52

What were castles primarily used for during the Norman period?

Accepted Answer

Defense and display of power

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Trading centers

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Housing for peasants

Question 53

What is the Bayeux Tapestry?

Accepted Answer

An embroidered cloth depicting the events of the Norman Conquest

Answer

A collection of Norman laws

Answer

A written account of the Norman Conquest

Question 54

How did the Norman Conquest impact the English language?

Accepted Answer

Introduction of many French words

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Replacement of English with French

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Simplification of English grammar

Question 55

What is the Domesday Book?

Accepted Answer

A detailed survey of land ownership in England after the Norman Conquest

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A diary written by William the Conqueror

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A record of Norman laws

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of a Norman castle?

Accepted Answer

Wooden walls

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Moat

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Drawbridge

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Keep

Question 57

Imagine you were a peasant living in England just after the Norman Conquest. How would your life be different?

Accepted Answer

Increased taxes and obligation to work for a lord

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Improved access to education

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Greater freedom and independence

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Increased opportunities for travel