The Norman conquest Flashcards
What year was the Battle of Hastings?
11th Century
1066
Who fought at the Battle of Hastings?
William, the Duke of Normandy
Harold, Saxon King of England
What is William Duke of Normandy known as further to his victory at the Battle of Hastings?
William the Conquerer
In what famous embroidery is the Battle of Hastings commemorated?
The Bayeux Tapestry
Which battle does the Bayeux Tapestry commemorate?
The Battle of Hastings
Where can the Bayeux Tapestry still be seen?
France
Normandy
Bayeux
How long is the Bayeux Tapestry?
Nearly 70m
230 feet
What marks the last successful foreign invasion of England?
The Norman Conquest
What did the Norman Conquest lead many changes to in England?
Government
Social structures
What became the language of the ruling class in England following the Norman Conquest?
Norman French
Did the Normans conquer Wales?
Yes
but the Welsh gradually won territory back
Did the Normans conquer Scotland?
No
The Normans did not invade Scotland
Fought on the border
Took over some land
What is the Domesday book?
A comprehensive record of:
- Towns and villages,
- The people who lived there,
- Who owned the land,
- What animals they owned…
In England under William the Conquerer.
