Norman Conquest
This event in 1066 changed English leadership forever.
👉 What is the Battle of Hastings?
This English king died in 1066, leading to a fight over the throne.
👉 Who was Edward the Confessor?
After 1066, this system strengthened royal control and required loyalty from nobles.
👉 What is feudalism?
This document was created to limit the power of the king.
👉 What is the Magna Carta?
During the Middle Ages, most Europeans followed this religion.
👉 What is Christianity?
After 1066, this language became common among England’s ruling class.
👉 What is Norman French?
This man was crowned king before facing two invasions.
👉 Who was Harold Godwinson?
Who ignored the Feudal System prior to the Battle of Hastings?
King John
The Magna Carta was written by these people.
👉 Who were the nobles?
The Catholic Church was the largest landowner in Europe during this time.
👉 What is a landowner?
After the Norman Conquest, this ruler became the supreme authority over England.
👉 Who is King- William the Conqueror)?
Harold Godwinson defeated this Viking leader before facing William.
👉 Who was Harald Hardrada?
This word describes something of great importance, like the Magna Carta.
👉 What is monumental?
The Magna Carta was later used as inspiration when writing what US document?
👉 What is the US Constitution?
A major struggle between kings and popes involved choosing these church leaders.
👉 What are bishops?
Three major changes after the Norman Conquest included:
👉 What is the use of Norman French by the ruling class, unified England, and new castles.
This battle destroyed the English aristocracy and replaced it with Norman rulers.
👉 What is the Battle of Hastings?
The Magna Carta was drawn up by the _________
Who were the nobles?
This group gained more power because of the Magna Carta.
👉 Who were the nobles?
This idea from the Magna Carta influenced the U.S. Constitution.
👉 What is consent to taxation?
This duke of Normandy became king after defeating Harold Godwinson.
👉 Who is William the Conqueror?
Number the events leading to the Battle of Hastings and its aftermath
_____ A. Duke William and Harald Hardrada claim the throne.
_____ B. Harold Godwinson is crowned king.
_____ C. Edward the Confessor dies.
_____ D. Duke William becomes William the Conqueror.
_____ E. Battle of Hastings is fought.
_____ F. Godwinson defeats Hardrada’s army.
C. Edward the Confessor dies.
B. Harold Godwinson is crowned king
A. Duke William and Harald Hardrada claim the throne.
F. Godwinson defeats Hardrada’s army.
E. Battle of Hastings is fought.
D. Duke William becomes William the Conqueror.
What legal principle is expressed in this quote from the Magna Carta?
What is the right to a trial by jury?
This principle states that the king must obey the law.
👉 What is the rule of law?
One cause of conflict was King John demanding more of this from nobles.
👉 What is money (taxes)?