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Norman Conquest Exploration Worksheet
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Norman Conquest Exploration Worksheet
⚔️ Part 1: Key Events and Figures
1. In which year did the Norman Conquest take place?
1065
1066
1067
1068
2. What was the name of the famous battle where King Harold II was defeated?
Battle of Stamford Bridge
Battle of Hastings
Battle of Fulford
Battle of York
3. Which of the following were claimants to the English throne in 1066? (Select all that apply)
William of Normandy
Harold Godwinson
Harald Hardrada
Edgar the Atheling
4. Complete the sentence: William the Conqueror was also known as William, Duke of __________.
5. Name two reasons why William believed he had a legitimate claim to the English throne.
🏰 Part 2: Causes and Consequences
6. What was the main immediate cause of the succession crisis in 1066?
Edward the Confessor died without a clear heir
William invaded England
The Vikings attacked York
Harold broke his oath to William
7. Explain how the Norman Conquest changed the English language. Give at least one example.
8. What was the Domesday Book and why was it created?
🎯 Part 3: Historical Significance
9. Which of these changes did NOT result from the Norman Conquest?
Introduction of the feudal system
Building of stone castles
Replacement of Anglo-Saxon nobles with Norman ones
Introduction of Christianity to England
10. How did Norman castle-building help William control England? Explain your answer with specific examples.
11. Do you think the Norman Conquest was more beneficial or harmful to ordinary English people? Justify your opinion with historical evidence.
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