Norman England
Vocabulary
Characters
Dates
Surprise
100

Where did William come from?

He came from Normandy (France).

100

What is the French for "earl"?

"Comte"

100

Who won the battle of Hastings?

William of Normandy

100

When did the battle of Hastings take place?

in 1066

100

What is the name of my cat?

Gotham

200

Why was William the true King of England?

Because Harold took an oath

Because Harold swore fidelity to him.

200

What is the French for "motte and bailey castle"?

Motte féodale

Motte castrale

200

Who lost the battle of Hastings?

Harold 

200

When was William crowned King?

On December 25th.

200

Am I married?

Yes, sorry girls and boys. 

300

What is the first comic book of the middle ages?

The Tapestry of Bayeux.

300

What is the French for "witan"?

Conseil du roi

Assemblée du roi

Conseil royal

300

Why is Edward the Confessor so famous?

He was the first king of all England.

300

The reign of Edward the Confessor ?

1042-1066

300

What did I do this week end? (3 answers)

I went to La Fête du Livre.

I went for a walk in the woods. 

I watched the last episode of Rings of Power.

400

Explain quickly the feudal system.

...

400

What is the French for "papal support"?

Soutien papal

Appui du pape etc.

400

Why is Edward's nickname "the confessor"?

Because he was so religious. 

400

Reign of Tristan I, King of the Red Gate.

2011- ?

400

Why was I so sad on saturday?

Because St-Etienne lost again!

500

Come here and draw the coronation of Wiiliam.

.... 

500

What is the French for "outcome"?

Résultat

Conséquence

500

Who runs the class?

Me! (Paul Keita is accepted)
500

When was the Tapestry of Bayeux made?

Between 1066 and 1082

500

- 500 pts ! 

Bim !