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London and the events of 1066

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “London and the events of 1066”, from the unit “Historic Environment: Norman England” (Year 10 History) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Which word describes the exchange of goods?
  2. Complete the sentence: Edward the Confessor, known for his piety, played a crucial role in shaping the religious landscape of London, in particular the construction of Westminster...
  3. What was Roman Londinium fortified by?
  4. Complete the sentence: By the 11th century, London was again an important city due to being a centre of trade, ___ and ___.
  5. Why was the religious building Edward the Confessor established in Westminster the first building in England to be built in the Normans’ favourite Romanesque style?
  6. Put the following events in chronological order.
  7. Which word describes an Anglo-Saxon fortified settlement?
  8. Which word describes to agree to be ruled by someone superior?
  9. How did London play an important supporting role in the Battle of Hastings?
  10. What happened in London after the Battle of Hastings?
  11. Other than London, where else did William see as his main target to secure control of?
  12. Why did William choose to be crowned in London?

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