Norman conquest of England

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/norman-conquest-of-england

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the year of conquest?1066
2. What is the norman leader?William, Duke of Normandy (later William the Conqueror)
3. What happened at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?The Norman army led by William fought the English army led by Harold on Senlac Hill. William’s cavalry and archers broke the English shield wall and won. Harold was killed, and William became king.
4. Why did William become king of England?William claimed the throne because King Edward said he was his successor. After Edward died, Harold was chosen, but William said this was wrong and invaded. He won the battle and was crowned on Christmas Day.

Feudalism: A social system where land is exchanged for loyalty and military service.
Romanesque Architecture: A style of architecture characterized by rounded arches and massive stonework.
Domesday Book: A comprehensive survey of England's land and resources commissioned by William the Conqueror.