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The impact of the Norman Conquest on England

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “The impact of the Norman Conquest on England”, from the unit “The Norman Conquest: how do we know about the impact of the Conquest on England?” (Year 7 History) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Which one of these is not a way in which the Gesta Guillelmi seeks to justify or strengthen William’s claim to the throne?
  2. Which one of the following best explains why historians think carefully about the claims reported in the Gesta Guillelmi?
  3. Some of the events shown in the Bayeux Tapestry are corroborated by other sources, such as the Gesta Guillemi. Which one of the following is the best definition of ‘corroborated’?
  4. The Normans replaced Anglo-Saxon churches and cathedrals with buildings in a style known as ...
  5. Which of these facts about Totnes castle are true?
  6. Which of the following can historians work out from studying the Domesday Book?
  7. Pick the phrase that correctly completes this sentence: Historians draw on __________ to understand the impact of the Norman Conquest on England.
  8. When writing about how historians have used sources, which of these would be things to discuss and consider?
  9. Match these terms about sources to the correct definitions.
  10. Which of the following statements about the Bayeux Tapestry are true?
  11. The Bayeux Tapestry calls Harold 'King Harold' but the Gesta Guillelmi does not. Which of these would be good historical questions to ask about that?
  12. Put these event from the Norman Conquest in chronological order.

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