S1W: History general quiz

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Tick the 2 qualities which were 'traditional' in an english king.

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What was the situation in 1066?

2

Name the three main kings who stood up to take the throne

1

A disadvantage of Harold Godwinson was that he was hated by the Witan

3

Tick below how many ships William (Duke of Normandy)landed, where he landed them and on what date?

1

William was crowned on Christmas Day

2

Tick which side was Harold's brother on and what his name was

1

William Duke of Normandy claimed that King Edward has sworn an oath that William would become king

1

What was one of the aims of the Motte in a Motte and Bailey Castle?

3

Tick three of the things that William did to increase his control over the English people.

1

What was one of the reasons why the church was so powerful in medieval times

1

Some people became a nun because they wanted to escape marriage

1

Name the person who fell out with King Henry II

2

Tick 2 things which usually made Kings unpopular

1

What was given to King John to sign in 1215 by the English Nobles

1

The black death arrived in Britain in 1350

1

Fleas were the main spreaders of the black death

2

Tick 2 things that were believed to spread the Black death

Please read the explanations as well as they give you more End Of Year exam info. :)

S1W: History general quiz

Tick the 2 qualities which were 'traditional' in an english king.

What was the situation in 1066?

Name the three main kings who stood up to take the throne

A disadvantage of Harold Godwinson was that he was hated by the Witan

Tick below how many ships William (Duke of Normandy)landed, where he landed them and on what date?

William was crowned on Christmas Day

Tick which side was Harold's brother on and what his name was

William Duke of Normandy claimed that King Edward has sworn an oath that William would become king

What was one of the aims of the Motte in a Motte and Bailey Castle?

Tick three of the things that William did to increase his control over the English people.

What was one of the reasons why the church was so powerful in medieval times

Some people became a nun because they wanted to escape marriage

Name the person who fell out with King Henry II

Tick 2 things which usually made Kings unpopular

What was given to King John to sign in 1215 by the English Nobles

The black death arrived in Britain in 1350

Fleas were the main spreaders of the black death

Tick 2 things that were believed to spread the Black death