S1W: History general quiz

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Frage 1

Frage
Tick the 2 qualities which were 'traditional' in an english king.
Antworten
  • They were Ruthless
  • They liked Drinking expensive wine
  • The were very rich and came from 'good' families
  • They had good educational knowledge

Frage 2

Frage
What was the situation in 1066?
Antworten
  • The peasants of Britain had overthrown Edward and now the country was in havoc
  • King Edward had died and someone needed to replace him as English king
  • England was low on soldiers so was currently weak. A noble was needed to give soldiers.

Frage 3

Frage
Name the three main kings who stood up to take the throne
Antworten
  • William Duke of Normandy, Harald Hardrada, Harold Godwinson
  • William Godwinson, Harold Duke of Kent, Hardrada of North Scotland
  • David Cameron, Nicola Sturgeon, Ed Milliband

Frage 4

Frage
A disadvantage of Harold Godwinson was that he was hated by the Witan
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 5

Frage
Tick below how many ships William (Duke of Normandy)landed, where he landed them and on what date?
Antworten
  • ~250 ships
  • ~300 ships
  • ~500 ships
  • He landed them in Pevensey
  • He landed them in Portsmouth
  • He landed them in Dover
  • 9th November 1066
  • 28th September 1066

Frage 6

Frage
William was crowned on Christmas Day
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 7

Frage
Tick which side was Harold's brother on and what his name was
Antworten
  • His name was Tostig
  • His name was Torque
  • He was on Harold's side
  • He was on Hardrada's side

Frage 8

Frage
William Duke of Normandy claimed that King Edward has sworn an oath that William would become king
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 9

Frage
What was one of the aims of the Motte in a Motte and Bailey Castle?
Antworten
  • To allow birds to roost at the top of the keep
  • To provide high ground so the enemy could be watched.
  • To look pretty

Frage 10

Frage
Tick three of the things that William did to increase his control over the English people.
Antworten
  • Carried out the Doomsday survey
  • He brought in nearly all his soldiers over from Normandy
  • He introduced the Feudal system
  • He went around killing people
  • He built Castles
  • He built big scary statues of himself

Frage 11

Frage
What was one of the reasons why the church was so powerful in medieval times
Antworten
  • It owned alot of land
  • It technically owned the king
  • It was '<3'ed by everyone!

Frage 12

Frage
Some people became a nun because they wanted to escape marriage
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 13

Frage
Name the person who fell out with King Henry II
Antworten
  • Thomas Becket (the Archbishop of Canterbury)
  • The English Nobles
  • The People in France

Frage 14

Frage
Tick 2 things which usually made Kings unpopular
Antworten
  • Losing wars often
  • Drinking too much
  • Demanding High taxes
  • How the king treated his servants

Frage 15

Frage
What was given to King John to sign in 1215 by the English Nobles
Antworten
  • A dead cow; because they were so unhappy with him
  • The Magna Carata
  • More money because the treasury was low

Frage 16

Frage
The black death arrived in Britain in 1350
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 17

Frage
Fleas were the main spreaders of the black death
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 18

Frage
Tick 2 things that were believed to spread the Black death
Antworten
  • Looking at someone
  • Bad air
  • Rats
  • Love
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