Flashcards on Key Events in English History
Key Events in English History: Norman Conquest to Magna Carta
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Norman Conquest and Medieval England
14 cards
Card 1
Question: Where did the Normans come from before invading England?
Answer: They came from Scandinavia via northern France.
Card 2
Question: What year was the Battle of Hastings?
Answer: 1066 AD.
Card 3
Question: What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
Answer: William the Conqueror became King of England.
Card 4
Question: Who became King of England after the Norman invasion?
Answer: William the Conqueror.
Card 5
Question: How did William the Conqueror ensure the English people would not rebel?
Answer: He destroyed many villages and made sure they did not rebel.
Card 6
Question: What type of buildings appeared all over England to enforce Norman rule?
Answer: Castles.
Card 7
Question: What language did the new rulers (Normans) speak that had a lasting effect on English?
Answer: Norman-French.
Card 8
Question: How is the Norman state's rule described in the content?
Answer: A strong, centralised country under military rule.
Card 9
Question: Has England been invaded since 1066 according to the content?
Answer: No, England has never been invaded since 1066.
Card 10
Question: What important document limited the king’s power and gave people certain rights?
Answer: The Magna Carta (1215 AD).