What were the key events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066?
A. The death of Edward the Confessor without an heir, leading to a disputed succession.
B. The election of Harold Godwinson by the English Witan.
D. The signing of the Magna Carta by King John.
William of Normandy's claim to the English throne based on Edward the Confessor's alleged promise.
What measures did William the Conqueror take to consolidate his power after becoming King of England?
He established the Domesday Book to survey landownership and centralize control over resources.
He abolished feudalism and returned land to Anglo-Saxon nobles.
He built castles, such as the Tower of London, to assert military dominance and maintain order.
He replaced Anglo-Saxon leaders with Norman nobles to strengthen his authority.
How did the Norman Conquest change the social and political structure of England?
It abolished the monarchy and established a democratic government in England.
It strengthened Anglo-Saxon influence by promoting local leaders to positions of power.
It preserved the Anglo-Saxon system of governance while introducing Norman cultural traditions.
It replaced the Anglo-Saxon elite with Norman nobles, establishing a feudal system of land ownership.
How did the Viking invasion led by Harald Hardrada influence the timing of the Battle of Hastings?
A. It delayed Harold Godwinson's army, forcing them to march south quickly after defeating the Vikings.
B. It weakened Harold Godwinson’s forces, as many soldiers were lost in the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
C. It allowed William of Normandy to land in England unopposed and prepare for the Battle of Hastings.
E. It caused Harold Godwinson to negotiate peace with William of Normandy to avoid further conflict.
What was the significance of the Domesday Book in establishing William’s control over England?
It served as a census of England’s population for taxation purposes.
It documented landownership and resources, allowing William to centralize authority and manage the feudal system.
It abolished feudalism and redistributed land among Anglo-Saxon peasants.
It was a legal code that established Norman laws across England.
How did the introduction of feudalism under William the Conqueror change land ownership and governance in England?
Land was taken from Anglo-Saxon nobles and redistributed to Norman lords loyal to William.
Peasants were granted ownership of the land they worked on, reducing the power of the nobility.
A hierarchical system was established where land was held in exchange for military service and loyalty to the king.
The Church was excluded from land ownership, weakening its influence in governance.
What were the key events in Britain from the reign of William II to Stephen?
William II maintained royal authority but died under mysterious circumstances, leading to Henry I's accession to the throne.
Henry I issued the Charter of Liberties and defeated his brother Robert Curthose to secure Normandy.
Stephen’s reign was marked by peace and stability, with no challenges to his authority.
A civil war between Stephen and Matilda, ended with the Treaty of Wallingford, ensuring Henry II's succession.