Question 1: When did the Battle of Hastings take place?

Answer: 1066

Question 2: Who was the Norman leader at the Battle of Hastings?

Answer: William the Conqueror

Question 3: What was the significance of the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

Answer: It marked the end of Viking invasions and occurred shortly before Hastings, affecting the timing of the Norman invasion.

Question 4: Which event marked the beginning of Norman rule in England?

Answer: William's victory at Hastings

Question 5: Name one key consequence of the Norman Conquest.

Answer: Changes to land ownership, introduction of Norman culture, or the Domesday Book.

Question 1: Source: 'William’s army crossed the English Channel in 1066, bringing new ideas and customs to England.' What was the purpose of this source?

Answer: To highlight William's invasion and the cultural changes it brought.

Question 2: Who was the intended audience of this source?

Answer: Students or people interested in Norman achievements.

Question 3: Evaluate the reliability of this source. What might be a bias?

Answer: It may be biased to portray William positively; it is a secondary source that emphasizes Norman achievements.

Question 1: Explain why William was able to secure his claim to the English throne.

Answer: William claimed that Edward the Confessor promised him the throne, and he had support from the Normans and other allies. His victory at Hastings confirmed his claim.

Question 2: Describe how the Norman Conquest changed the social structure of England.

Answer: It introduced Norman landowners, replaced Anglo-Saxon nobility, and led to new laws and governance based on Norman customs.

Question 3: Explain why the Battle of Hastings was a turning point in English history.

Answer: It marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule, established Norman dominance, and led to significant political, cultural, and social changes.

Question 1: To what extent was William the Conqueror responsible for transforming England after 1066?

Answer: A balanced response should consider William’s military success, the changes in land ownership, laws, culture, and governance, as well as ongoing resistance and adaptation by the English. He was a key figure, but other factors also influenced the transformation.