Flashcards on Key Events in English History

Key Events in English History: Norman Conquest to Magna Carta

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Where did the Normans come from before invading England?

They came from Scandinavia via northern France.

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Norman Conquest and Medieval England

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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.

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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.

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Question: What type of buildings appeared all over England to enforce Norman rule?

Answer: Castles.

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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.

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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).