The Norman Conquest – Battle of Hastings, Feudal System, Domesday Book
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The Norman Conquest – Battle of Hastings, Feudal System, Domesday Book
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The Norman Conquest – Battle of Hastings, Feudal System, Domesday Book
History
Instructions: Answer all questions to the best of your ability. Use the appropriate sections for multiple choice, short answers, true/false, matching, and essay responses. Refer to your class notes and textbooks as needed.
A
Multiple Choice Questions
Select the correct answer for each question.
1.
Who was the leader of the Norman army at the Battle of Hastings?
AHarold Godwinson
BWilliam the Conqueror
CEdward the Confessor
DDuke of Normandy
2.
What year did the Battle of Hastings take place?
A1066
B1070
C1086
D1099
3.
What battle cry did the Normans reportedly use during the Battle of Hastings?
AGod wills it!
BFor the king!
COnward Christian Soldiers
DWilliam's men!
4.
What was a key feature of the feudal system established by William?
AAbsolute monarchy
BLand ownership based on loyalty
CDemocratic government
DSeparation of church and state
5.
What was the purpose of the Domesday Book?
ATo record the history of the Normans
BTo assess land ownership and taxes
CTo document the church's power
DTo create a military register
6.
Who commissioned the Domesday Book?
AHarold Godwinson
BEdward the Confessor
CWilliam the Conqueror
DThe Archbishop of Canterbury
7.
Which of the following was NOT a result of the Norman Conquest?
AIntroduction of the feudal system
BIncrease in the power of the monarchy
CGreater religious tolerance
DChanges in the English language
B
True/False Questions
Circle True or False for each statement.
1.
The Battle of Hastings led to the immediate establishment of the Domesday Book.
2.
William the Conqueror was originally the King of England before the conquest.
3.
The feudal system was characterized by a rigid class structure.
C
Short Answer Questions
Answer each question in the space provided.
1.
Describe the significance of the year 1066 in English history.
2.
What were the main components of the feudal system?
3.
What information was recorded in the Domesday Book?
4.
Who were the main contenders for the English throne before the Battle of Hastings?
5.
Explain the term 'vassal' in the context of the feudal system.
D
Matching Questions
Match each item in the left column with the correct item in the right column.
1.
Match the following individuals to their roles in the Norman Conquest.
1. William the Conqueror
2. Harold Godwinson
3. Edward the Confessor
4. Harald Hardrada
APredecessor to William
BDuke of Normandy
CKing of Norway
DLast Anglo-Saxon king
2.
Match the following terms to their definitions.
1. Feudalism
2. Domesday Book
3. Knight
4. Serf
AVassal who served as a mounted warrior
BLand ownership system based on loyalty
CPeasant bound to the land
DSurvey of land and resources in England
E
Essay Questions
Provide detailed answers for the following questions in the space provided.
1.
Discuss the impact of the Norman Conquest on English society and governance.
2.
Analyze the significance of the Domesday Book in the context of medieval England.
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