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What is the origin of Normandy?

Norsmen were to provide protection along the coast

In 911, Charles the Simple agreed with Rollo of the vikings

Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte

All of these

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True or False: Normans and Normandy is derived from "Northmen" referring to Vikings

True

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The Vikings blended into the culture in Normandy by _____________

intermarrying with local population

by fear and looting

by becoming good cooks

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What was the Norman Conquest ?

Conquest of England by an army of Normans & Duke William

Conquest of Normandy by the English

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What happened at the Battle of Hastings?

William defeated Harold II of England Oct 14 1066

HArold was killed by arrow in throat

Once Harold died his army fled

All of the above

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True or false: When Edward the confessor died he left a disputed succession?

True: Harold Godwinson, Harald HAdrada, Duke William fought for control

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When Edward died, who seized the throne immediately

Harald Hardrad of Norway

Harold Godwinson

Duke William

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Who is Harald Hadrada of Norway?

all of the above

He had the support of the northern people

believed England should belong to vikings

King of Norway and supported by Harold's brother Tostig

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Who is Harold Godwinson?

all of the above

Edward wanted him to be king

brother in law of Edward ( Edward married his sister)

HE wanted to be king and seized throne after Edward's death

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Why did Duke William release HArold's nephew?

on condition he would inherit throne

he liked the boy

he didn't want a war

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When Duke of Normandy landed in Pevensy in South England why was he unopposed at first?

King Harold was to afraid to do anything

King Harold was waging war against Harald of Norway n north

King Harold was on vacation in the north

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What did Duke William have to do to get the people of England to surrender to him after Harold's death?

Loot the villages

all of the above

burn and pillage southeast England

cut off the food supplies from people

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True or false: William wiped out nearly all old English nobility

True: new nobility of Norman descent was established

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Who held the land and estates after Duke William became King?

Norman nobility held nearly on estates

old English nobles retained their lands

sheriffs appointed by the Duke

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What is a direct consequence of Duke William invasion of ENgland?

elimination of old English aristocracy;earldoms to Normans

all of the above

land was taken from English and given his followers

loss of English control over catholic church

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How did English learn french?

They learned online

intermarrying of french

They took lessons

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