Norman Overview

Question 1

Who was the leader of the Normans during the invasion of England in 1066?

Answer 1

William the Conqueror

Question 2

What significant battle took place in 1066 between the Normans and the English?

Answer 2

The Battle of Hastings

Question 3

True or False: The Normans were originally Vikings who settled in what is now France.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What document, compiled in 1086, provided a detailed survey of England’s lands and resources?

Answer 4

The Domesday Book

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The Norman system of landholding was known as ___________.

Answer 5

feudalism

Question 6

What was the primary architectural style introduced by the Normans in England?

Answer 6

Romanesque

Question 7

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

Answer 7

King Harold II

Question 8

Multiple Choice: What year did the Norman Conquest occur? A) 1066 B) 1071 C) 1086

Answer 8

A) 1066

Question 9

What was the impact of the Norman Conquest on the English language?

Answer 9

It introduced many Norman French words into English.

Question 10

True or False: The Normans built many castles in England to establish control.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What was the name of the famous tapestry that depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest?

Answer 11

The Bayeux Tapestry

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The Normans established ____________ as the ruling class in England.

Answer 12

nobility

Question 13

What was the role of the feudal system in Norman England?

Answer 13

It structured society and land ownership.

Question 14

Who was William the Conqueror’s main rival during the Battle of Hastings?

Answer 14

Harold Godwinson

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of the Norman Conquest? A) End of the monarchy B) Redistribution of land C) Decrease in trade

Answer 15

B) Redistribution of land

Question 16

What was the significance of the Domesday Book for the Norman rulers?

Answer 16

It helped them assess and manage their new territories.

Question 17

True or False: The Normans introduced the concept of chivalry in England.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What was a major reason for William’s victory at the Battle of Hastings?

Answer 18

His use of cavalry tactics.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The ____________ was a system of loyalty and service between lords and vassals in Norman society.

Answer 19

feudal contract

Question 20

What did William do to ensure loyalty from the Anglo-Saxon nobility?

Answer 20

He granted them lands while maintaining ultimate control.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a feature of Norman architecture? A) Round arches B) Flying buttresses C) Thick walls

Answer 21

B) Flying buttresses

Question 22

What was the primary purpose of building motte-and-bailey castles?

Answer 22

To provide defense and control over the surrounding area.

Question 23

True or False: The Normans abolished the Anglo-Saxon legal system.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Who succeeded William the Conqueror as king of England?

Answer 24

William II (Rufus)

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The Norman Conquest led to the establishment of a ____________ culture in England.

Answer 25

feudal

Question 26

What was the significance of the term 'Normanization' in post-conquest England?

Answer 26

It refers to the spread of Norman customs and governance.

Question 27

Multiple Choice: What was one of the key reasons for the Norman Conquest? A) Religious persecution B) Land disputes C) Exploration

Answer 27

B) Land disputes

Question 28

True or False: The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle was continued after the Norman Conquest.

Answer 28

False

Question 29

What role did the church play in Norman society?

Answer 29

It was a significant landowner and influenced politics.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: The ____________ was a rebellion against William's rule by the Anglo-Saxons.

Answer 30

Harrying of the North

Question 31

What was the outcome of the Harrying of the North?

Answer 31

Widespread devastation and loss of life in northern England.

Question 32

Multiple Choice: Which battle marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule in England? A) Battle of Stamford Bridge B) Battle of Hastings C) Battle of Bosworth

Answer 32

B) Battle of Hastings

Question 33

True or False: The Normans were known for their agricultural innovations.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

What was the role of knights in Norman society?

Answer 34

They served as mounted warriors for their lords.

Question 35

Fill in the blank: The ____________ system divided society into classes based on land ownership.

Answer 35

feudal

Question 36

What was one major impact of the Norman Conquest on the English legal system?

Answer 36

The introduction of trial by jury.

Question 37

Multiple Choice: Which king was known for his harsh rule after the Conquest? A) Henry I B) Richard I C) William II

Answer 37

C) William II

Question 38

True or False: The Normans implemented a tax system based on land ownership.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

What was the significance of the term 'baron' in Norman England?

Answer 39

It referred to a nobleman who held land directly from the king.

Question 40

Fill in the blank: The ____________ were the common people who worked the land in Norman society.

Answer 40

peasants

Question 41

What were the two main purposes of castles built by the Normans?

Answer 41

Defense and administrative centers.

Question 42

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a method of controlling the Anglo-Saxon populace? A) Education B) Military force C) Trade agreements

Answer 42

B) Military force

Question 43

True or False: The Normans encouraged the use of the English language in government.

Answer 43

False

Question 44

Who was the Archbishop of Canterbury appointed by William the Conqueror?

Answer 44

Lanfranc